Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda

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On the occasion of International Women’s Year (1975), approximately 250 postage stamps were issued all over the world.

Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda.

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The colorful postage stamps cover a wide range of subjects. Among these is of course the peace dove, the official symbol of the International Women’s Year. Moreover, many well-known paintings featuring women, working women and famous women were portrayed. Inspiring, powerful statements such as ‘peace, development, equality’ were often used.

These stamps form a rich and curious collection which is owned by Atria. A selection is shown here.

DDR

Rwanda

Irak

collection highlight stamps from republic guinee

Republiek Guinee

Ghana

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