The Waterbury Cancels
Waterbury cancels are famous 19th-century American "fancy" postal cancellations (1865–1890) created by Waterbury, Connecticut postmaster John W. Hill. Using a carving knife, Hill transformed boring cork stoppers into artistic, thematic designs—including the iconic "Running Chicken"—to commemorate holidays, town events, and seasons.
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