Caption
A vintage postcard-style greeting.
Number
3700
Prompt
The images within the letters could have subtle animations: the waves on the lake could move, tiny cars could drive along the roads in the skyline, and the lights in the buildings could twinkle. The "Greetings from" text could write itself onto the stamp.
Body
The "Greetings from America" series, issued in 2002, was a colorful and popular set of 50 stamps, one for each state. The design of the Illinois stamp prominently features "CHICAGO" in large block letters, reminiscent of classic linen postcards. Inside the letters, one can discern elements of the city's famous architecture and its location on the shore of Lake Michigan. The stamp was originally issued with a 34-cent denomination and was later reissued at 37 cents to reflect a postal rate change. This series was a celebration of American diversity and a tribute to the golden age of postcard communication.