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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the souvenir sheet Gum type: P.V.A. Photography: RC Harris Water Treatment Plant: Ivan Novotny Emerging in France between the two world wars, Art Deco was a creative response to the dull austerity of the First World War that permeated the design of furniture, household goods and textiles. Still, the movement made its most lasting contribution to early 20th century architecture. Beginning between 1908 and 1912, Art Deco gained mainstream exposure at the exposition from which it took its name: the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Moderne in Paris, France in 1925, and the period continued well into the Great Depression. In fact, several prominent Canadian Art Deco buildings were constructed as a result of federal employment initiatives. In addition to dramatic black and white photo-graphy, Novotny adds that the stamp design “uses bold geometric forms and vibrant colours, to capture each building’s unique character.” n this five-stamp issue celebrating the details of the Art Deco period, these five Canadian structures are showcased. Named after the long-time commissioner of Toronto’s public works, The R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto, Ontario, was designed by Thomas C. Pomphrey, of the engineering firm Gore, Nasmith and Storrie, and was largely built between 1932 and 1937. It opened in 1941. Unlike most modern engineering structures, the building was also created to make an architectural statement. It remains one of Toronto’s most admired buildings earning it the nickname “The Palace of Purification” and a National Historic Civil Engineering designation in 1992. Also available in booklet of 10 stamps, simulated perforation, pressure sensitive gum type, quantity 2,200,000 |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.59 |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2725 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2471c |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403781145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2610 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA037.11 |
| Series | Architecture |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 205,000 |
| Issue date | 09/06/2011 |
| Designer | Ivan Novotny (Taylor | Sprules) |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 9 colours |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 32.00 mm |
| Width | 21.50 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
