National Easter Seal Society (1962)

Poster stamp1960sCharity
Written By Zara Picken

Year: 1962

Format: Poster stamp

Illustrator: Uncredited

Client: National Easter Seal Society

Details: These poster stamps (also known as “cinderella stamps”) were produced in the USA by the National Easter Seal Society in 1962 as part of its annual fundraising campaign.

Sold to raise money for services supporting children with disabilities, they carry the period slogan “Help Crippled Children”. This wording, common at the time, is now considered outdated and has been replaced with more respectful language. The artist is uncredited.

Zara Picken
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