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Brazilian Women in Science, Dr. Nise da Silveira

Name: Brazilian Women in Science, Dr. Nise da Silveira
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 2020 · R$ 2.05

This stamp honors Dr. Nise da Silveira, a pioneering Brazilian psychiatrist. The design features a portrait of Dr. da Silveira alongside artistic elements representing her revolutionary approach to mental health treatment, which emphasized occupational therapy and artistic expression over conventional, often brutal, methods.

Issued as part of the 'Brazilian Women in Science' series, this stamp celebrates Dr. da Silveira's significant contributions to psychiatry and her advocacy for more humane treatment of mental patients in Brazil during the 20th century.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

women science medicine psychiatry portraits famous-people

Catalog Numbers

sg3742

scott3398

michel4303

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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