Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda
![Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/size:414x248,mode:crop/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/19092801/HoofdImgPostzegels.jpg)
On the occasion of International Women’s Year (1975), approximately 250 postage stamps were issued all over the world.
![stamp-rwanda-milkmaid-vermeer](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/15124042/postzegels_rwandaise-201x300-1.jpg)
Vermeer’s Milkmaid on a stamp from Rwanda.
Stamps in collection
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.
![collection highlight stamps from ddr](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/18152003/schat_postzegel3.jpg)
DDR
![collection highlight stamps from rwanda](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/18152001/schat_postzegel9.jpg)
Rwanda
![collection highlight stamps from irak](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/18152000/schat_postzegel6_0.jpg)
Irak
![collection highlight stamps from republic guinee](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/18151959/schat_postzegel5_0.jpg)
Republiek Guinee
![collection highlight stamps from ghana](https://prod-cdn.atria.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/18151957/schat_postzegel4.jpg)
Ghana