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States. Mrs. Washington was again so honored in 1923 and in 1938. But the first woman whose face graced a U.S. stamp was Queen Isabella of Spain, whose patron age of Christopher Columbus made it possible for his first voyage to American in 1492. This special stamp was issued in 1893. Since 1902 the Postal Service has put many notable women on stamps, as well as women’s groups. Among the women honored were: Susan B. Anthony, a reformer and feminist, whose unceasing struggle to secure wo men’s voting rights resulted in the 19th Amendment to the Constitution — (issued 1936 and 1955); Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women — (issued 1940); Clara Barton, organizer of the American Red Cross — (issued 1948); Amelia Earhart, American aviator who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplaine — (issued 1963); Grandma Moses, a painter who took up the art form at the age of 76 and continued until her death at 101 — (issued 1969). On August 26, 1975 in Seneca Falls, New York, an International Women’s Year postage stamp was issued, recognizing the important contributions of women. Commemorating the Camp Fire Girls movement founded in 1910, a stamp was issued in 1960, as well as one issued in 1962 in recognition of the Girl Scouts of America. Other stamps featuring women were: Women in the Armed Forces — in tribute to the thousands of women who are part of the defense system of this country — issued 1952. The American Woman — issued in tribute to American women contributing their talents to the home, civic affairs, education, the arts and industry in the United States — issued 1960. Mothers of America — honoring the mothers of the nation. Pictured on the stamp is Whistler’s painting, “Portrait of My Mother” — issued 1934. Progress of Women — issued in 1948 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., site of the first women’s rights con vention in 1848. Pictured on the stamp are Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a pioneer reformer for women’s suffrage and rights, Carrie C. Catt, a suffrage reformer and founder of the National League of Women Voters and Lucretia Mott, an abolitionist and advocate of women’s rights. General Federation of Women’s Clubs — in recognition of 75 years of service of the Federation, the stamp honored the 11 million women who were members of the U.S. clubs, overseas clubs and associated organi zations — issued 1966. THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM — A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Pysanky For us, Ukrainians, the coming of Spring heralds the joyous celebration of Easter. This is a time of solemn religious observances and a time to once again display some of the most exquisite gems of our rich heritage. One of these gems is the pysanka, the brilliantly deco rated Ukrainian Easter egg, 200 of which are on display at the Ukrainain Museum through September 2, 1985. The tradition of decorating eggs in Ukraine dates back to pre-Christian times and was associated with the coming of Spring and the pagan holidays celebrating the rebirth of nature. The egg has always been regarded as the symbol of creation and of life-giving elements, such as the sun. Therefore, in those ancient times, a certain cult developed around the egg. It was decorated with intricate designs and symbols, such as representa tions of the ehavenly bodies and many endless lines symbolizing eternity. Various floral as well as animal motifs were applied. These decorated eggs were then used in rituals to ward off evil or bring good luck. With the introduction of Christianity in 988 A.D. many of the pagan customs became part of the Chris tian religion and its celebrations. Christian symbols such as fish, churches and crosses were added to the design repertoire of egg painting. Color is also very important in a pysanka, for like a design it has a symbolic meaning. Red stands for hap piness and love, yellow means prosperity and fertility, green means the abundance of nature’s bounty, while blue refers to health. A most remarkable fact is that this art form has remained pure throughout the centuries and the tradi tion of making a pysanka and its decorative design have not changed at all. Even today, many artists creating Ukrainian pysanky are adhering to the ancient folk mot ifs, thereby insuring the continuation of a beautiful, unspoiled custom. ’’НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ—КВІТЕНЬ 1985 27
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