For the next post on stamps on silk, we go to Portugal.
In this sheetlet, printed on cotton, Portugal is commemorating its textile industry.
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| full sheet - printed on cottom |
On the stamp, we see 3 parts.
First is the cotton plant (algodão in Portuguese).
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| stamp on cotton |
Secondly we see a picture made in the late 19th - early 20th century, where women are working in textile industry, next to the large bobbins of cotton.
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| ladies working in textile factory |
On the right we see the goddess Minerva, goddess of Industry (commerce), weaving and crafts.
Although Minerva is more often depicted with a shield, the wheel also refers to commerce.
more to follow...
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