Women on Stamps

Trivia Time! What year did the first image of a woman on a stamp appear? And who was the lucky lady? And what year was the first American woman honored on a stamp?

You can find the answer to these questions and more at the National Postal Museum’s virtual presence called Arago. They have a great exhibit called Women on Stamps.

One of my favorites is the Betsy Ross stamp issued in 1952. It has a great image of her sitting in a chair working on the flag. The detail is lovely. Another of my favorites is the Women of Progress stamp of 1948. A lot of my favorite stamps in general are from the late 40’s and early 50’s. I love the style of stamp artwork during that time.

Go check it out and let me know what your favorites are!

Tags: Philately, stamps