Famous Women On Stamps And Covers

Israeli Music Artists - 2009



Naomi Shemer (1930-2004)is the most readily identified artist in the world of Israeli music following the establishment of the State. She wrote and composed hundreds of the songs that became Israeli classics, especially thanks to her wonderful integration of words and melodies, foremost among which are Jerusalem of Gold, May It Be, The Eucalyptus Grove and many others that determined her place as Israel`s national songwriter.
Shoshana Damari (1923-2006). Her powerful voice, theatrical personality and the songs she performed made her the queen of Israeli music, gaining recognition before the establishment of the State thanks to her song Anemones. The combination of her singing style with the words and melodies she sang made her songs a symbol of Israel`s developing culture, of Israel`s melting pot, of the integration of East and West.
Ofra Haza (1957-2000) began her musical career in the Hatikva neighborhood theater workshop and in the Middle-Eastern-style song festival, but gained national attention in the late 1970`s as she appeared in the film Shlager (A Hit) with her hit song The Song of the Bimbo. She quickly achieved a place of honor in popular Israeli music and launched a successful international career thanks to her musical talent, her unique voice and the warmth and ethnic quality of her songs.

I just have to say, though a little late I suppose, re. the Kathe Kollwitz stamps posted last month, she is one of my FAVOURITE artists of all time. Her engravings and lithographs are stunning in their simplicity and power. I tried acquiring one many years ago at an art auction, but was quickly out bid! Someday.....

Her graphic works are very "powerfull". I like this one the most.


I must be satisfied with her works on stamps.

Nice! This is one of my faves. 'Woman in a blue Shawl' a rare multicoloured lithograph.
Her portraits of mothers with their small children were absolutely beautiful. So touching.

Marianne Hainisch (1839-1936) was the founder and leader of the Austrian women's movement, and was also the mother of Michael Hainisch, the first President of Austria (1920-28). Here is an image of a stamp featuring a portrait of Marianne Hainisch, designed by Austrian artist Helga Herger (1954- ), combined engraved by Kurt Leitgeb and photogravure, and issued by Austria on March 24, 1989 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Hainisch's birth, Scott No. 1449, plus a photo of Marianne Hainisch c. 1872.

- nethryk

Astronauts killed from the Space Shuttle disasters



The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. Among them were two women:
Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986), the first member of the Teacher in Space Project, who would have been the first teacher in space.
Judith Arlene Resnik (1949-1986), the American engineer and the second American female astronaut.



On February 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia broke up as it returned to Earth, killing the seven astronauts on board. Among them was Kalpana Chawla (1962-2003) the first Indian-American astronaut and first Indian woman in space.

Betsy Ross (1752-1836)



Betsy Ross is widely credited with making the first American flag and changing the stars on the flag from six-pointed to easier-to-produce five-pointed stars. But, there is no archival evidence that this story is true.

Tjoet Nja' Meuthia (1870-1910), aka Cut Nyak Meutia, was a commander in the resistance movement against the Dutch colonial government, and an Indonesian national hero. Meuthia was killed by Dutch troops when they discovered her hideout in Paya Cicem. Here is an image of a stamp featuring a portrait of Tjoet Nja' Meuthia, printed by photogravure, and issued by Indonesia on March 1, 1969 as one of a set of six stamps honoring heroes of Indonesian independence, Scott No. 755, plus an image of the portrait of Meuthia (artist unknown) probably used as the model for this stamp's design.

- nethryk

Marianne Hainisch (1839-1936)



Mariane Hainisch is regarded as the initiator of Mother`s Day in Austria, which has been celebrated on 9th may since 1924.
Here are 3 Austrian stamps honouring mother`s day from years 1935, 1936, 1937.

(Muttertag = Mother`s Day)

see post: http://goscf.com/t/35146&

Karin Kock-Lindberg, née Kock (1891-1976) was a Swedish politician (Social Democrat), a government minister, and a professor of political economy at Stockholm University. Here are images of a stamp featuring a portrait of Karin Kock, designed by Inga-Karin Eriksson, engraved by Martin Mörck, and issued by Sweden on May 3, 1996 as a Europa stamp, Scott No. 2174, Facit No. 1960, plus a photo of Karin Kock at her desk.

- nethryk

Indian queens warriors - I.



Rani Laxmibat of Jhansi (1834-1858)
Rani Laxmibai's courage, deeds of valour and heroic battle against the British have become the theme of many a folklore and ballad in the country. She is the immortal warrior the country has ever seen. Even as a child Laxmibai learnt horse riding and sward fighting. When both her husband Raja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi and her only son died in 1853 she adopted a son and made him the heir to the throne. The British Governor General Dalhousie refused to recognize her adopted son as heir to the throne and ordered annexation of Jhansi into British Raj. Rani Laxmibai refused to part with Jhansi. A fierce fight ensued. The Rani fought the British undauntedly leading her forces from the front and showed great courage and skill. She was fatally wounded in the battle and she breathed her last on 18.06.1858.
Kittur Rani Chennamma (1778-1829)
Chennamma received training in horse riding, sword fighting and archery in her young age. She was married to Raja Mullasarja of Kittur, a princely state of Belgaum in Karnataka. Her husband died in 1816. Her only son died in 1824. Chennamma adopted Shivalingappa as her son and made him heir to the throne. The British did not accept this and ordered the expulsion of Shivalingappa. The Rani defied the order. A great battle ensued. The Rani fought the British with great courage and skill. She could not, however, hold out for long. She was taken captive and lodged in Bailhongal Fort where she died on 21.02.1829.

Marie Popelin (1846-1913) was a Belgian feminist, educator, and advocate for women's rights. Here is an image of a stamp featuring a portrait of Popelin with the Brussels Palace of Justice (Law Courts) in the background, designed by Flemish painter Luc De Decker (1907-1982), combined engraved by Jean De Vos and photogravure, and issued by Belgium on June 21, 1975 for the UN's International Women's Year (IWY), Scott No. 933, plus a formal portrait of Marie Popelin which may have been a model for this stamp's design.

- nethryk

Two legends of Hollywood
on covers whith special postmark I got from USA.



Bette Davis (1908-1989)



Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003)

Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (1766-1817), commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a French-speaking Swiss author living in Paris and abroad who influenced literary tastes in Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Here is an image of a stamp designed after a detail from an oil painting, Corinne Au Cap Misène ("Corinne at Cape Miseno," 1809) by French painter François Pascal Simon, Baron Gérard (1770-1837), illustrating a scene from a novel by Madame de Staël, Corinne ou l'Italie (1807), engraved by Charles Mazelin, and issued by France on October 22, 1960, Scott No. 974, Y&T No. 1269, plus an image of the detail from Gérard's original oil painting.

- nethryk

Mother of 12, and pioneering industrial engineer.