She was born in Philadelphia in 1901, but Margaret Mead grew up in New Guinea, the ideal setting for her to revolutionize the field of anthropology. Her unique approach involved studying the biological, sociological and psychological factors that shaped the people who lived in primitive cultures. Her true gift was her ability to apply what she learned to modern society and the manner in which adults take on certain roles.
Author of two dozed books, she was outspoken on a wide variety of topics and her opinions appealed to millions of people who loved her warmth and common sense. A gifted teacher and speaker who established the Hall of the Peoples of the Pacific at the American Museum of Natural History, Margaret Mead was known as the "matriarch of the global village."

This highly influential American woman is portrayed on an official U.S. postage stamp, which is part of the "Celebrate the Century" series issued by the United States Postal Service to honour the greatest Americans who shaped the 20th century. The Margaret Mead stamp has been carefully captured on the sides of a 1926 Ford Model TT, an American classic. This die-cast model is crafted to capture the chrome-finished grille and wheels, the rich paintwork and even the detailed under chassis. Created for your Official U.S. Postal Service Collection: Celebrate the Century Edition, this replica is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.

(2000)

Scale: 1:41