116-T1, 2016 U.S. Test Design Christmas Seals, As Required Strip of 7 Designs, VF, MNH. Issued 2016 by the American Lung Association (ALA). Designed by Lisa Alderson/Advocate Art. Images of house with cardinal in snow, kitten in stocking, fireplace with Christmas tree, Christmas decorations, Santa, ice skates, decorated front doorway, all images trimmed in green within white border. Multicolored, self-adhesive, serpentine die cut. Merry Christmas 2016 and Season's Greetings 2016 alternating at bottom of each seal.
These are test designs. Since 1979, the American Lung Association has issued test designs to determine the design of the national seal for the following year.
Christmas Seals are also known as TB Charity Seals, and are usually classified as Charity Seals, or Cinderella Stamps.
