Abstract
Objective:We tried to provide an overview of philatelic materials
related to Gynecology and Obstetrics. Design:Sample philatelic materials
including stamps, first day covers and stamped postcards, all related to
obstetrics and gynecology, from the senior author’s personal archive
were grouped according to their titles and evaluated in detail.
Setting:We examine how stamp designers use visual imagery to convey
information to those who see, collect, and use stamps. Method:Sample
philatelic materials, related to obstetrics and gynecology, were grouped
according to their titles and evaluated in detail. Main outcome
measures:Stamps dedicated to the Obstetrics and Gynecology are usually
printed in order to (a)pay tribute to the pioneers of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, (b)commemorate important Obstetrics and Gynecology
Facilities&Hospitals, (c)announce solid improvements and innovations in
the field or (d)memorialize important meetings. Results:The initial use
of postage stamps was solely to pay the fare of a postal service. Later
on it was discovered that by using stamps it was possible to distribute
ideas and news among people and also to inform them about developments,
inventions, achievements and historical facts. Collecting Gynecology
related philatelic materials is a very specialized branch of medical
philately. In general, the subjects of the stamps dedicated to
Obstetrics and Gynecology are, pioneers of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
important Obstetrics and Gynecology Facilities&Hospitals, solid
improvements and innovations in the field and important meetings.
Conclusion:Even though use of postage stamps is decreasing, they are
still among the best mediums to convey messages to broad audience.
Funding:None. Keywords:Commemoration, First Day Covers, Philately,
Pionee