I once was hired to do a children’s program at a huge stamp show. After working, I wandered through all the exhibits and found them fascinating. Stamps are, in essence, miniature works of art.
Not being a collector, I was surprised to learn that some highly unusual themes can be the basis of a collection. And one of the highlighted themes at this particular show was umbrellas. It was an eye-opener.
My initial thought was, “How many countries would issue stamps honoring such a mundane object as an umbrella?” Lots, it turns out, and that is because umbrellas are not at all mundane. Their uses go way beyond merely keeping our heads dry in a downpour.
I have created a small gallery of some of my favorite umbrella stamps from around the world. May their beauty and creativity make your day sunnier.
I have always viewed stamps as little works of art and enjoy selecting commemorative stamps to send a little art to the letter or card recipient:)
I am well known at our little rural Post Office. And I love our Postmaster Daniel Rathbun. He is an amazing cut paper artist.
Beautiful!
My uncle was the world’s top collector of stamps of the British Caribbean. When I inherited the collection, I did not put them on envelopes!
My Mother had a collection of stamps that we inheirted. I had them
evaluated and the “expert” told us to use them on envelopes.