Matka Boska Ostrobramska
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Matka Boska Ostrobramska

Date Made: circa 1980s; 1980s
Country: Poland
Materials: paper; ink
Measurements: 21.3 cm x 15.4 cm
Language: pol
Genre/Form: postage stamps; ephemera

Large postage stamp of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. The Virgin Mary wears a crown while crossing her arms inside of a decroative circular frame in black, white, red, and gold. On the top right corner is a smaller crest showing a child on the shoulders of a man who is holding a tree branch. On the top left corner is a coat of arms with a knight riding a horse while holding a shield and sword. Underneath the image of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn is ribbon with text that reads "Polska 300 zł" and "Poczta Solidarność". Below reads "Wizerunek Najśw. Maryi Panny w Ostrej Bramie w Wilnie."

Collection/Series: Polish Underground Collection
Accession Number: 2020.010.353


		

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