On July 30, 1958, the Canada Post Office Department issued a commemorative stamp honouring the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Nurses Association. A photograph of a living model was used by stamp designer Gerald Mathew Trottier.
Approved Design
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Colour Trials
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First Day Covers
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Overseas Mailers
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From Ellen Fairclough, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
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Portage La Prairie to Hamilton, August 22, 1958
5 cents forward letter rate