5 Cent Frances E. Willard US Postage Stamp

This is a 5-cent United States postage stamp featuring a portrait of Frances E. Willard, a prominent American suffragist, educator, and temperance reformer. The stamp has a predominantly blue-gray coloration with white text and accents. The central design is a circular portrait of Willard, depicted wearing glasses and looking slightly to the right. Her hair is styled up, and she appears to be dressed in formal attire indicative of the late 19th or early 20th century. Surrounding the portrait is an arched banner with the words "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top. Below the portrait, the denomination "5$" is visible on both the left and right sides. A small decorative element resembling a chalice or urn is positioned centrally below the portrait. At the very bottom of the stamp, a rectangular panel contains the name "FRANCES E. WILLARD" in serif font. The stamp is bordered with a dark, possibly black or very dark blue, frame, detailed with some decorative motifs. It appears to be perforated along the edges, although the full extent of the perforations is not entirely visible. The condition shows some signs of wear, particularly at the top where some dark smudges or residues are present, possibly from handling or hinge marks. The paper itself appears to be a light tan or off-white. The overall aesthetic suggests a mid-20th-century design, likely from a commemorative or historical figure series. The crispness of the printing indicates good craftsmanship for its era.