When the stamp was issued, there was some condemnation
of the very becoming woman draped over a plinth in a state of undress
as not suitable for a stamp promoting health.
(I have the report somewhere on the hard drive)
Pesonally, I think it is a lovely stamp.
I shall have to kick back to you for info on the Plate.
BTW perhaps I am getting confused with Hygiene and the icon
of the Rod of Asclepius.....
In Greek mythology, the Rod of Asclepius ( sometimes also spelled Asklepios or Aesculapius), also known as the asklepian,[1] is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing and medicine. The symbol has continued to be used in modern times, where it is associated with medicine and health care, yet frequently confused with the staff of the god Hermes, the caduceus. Theories have been proposed about the Greek origin of the symbol and its implications.
Posted 09/04/2012 4:26 pm
