Dutch Children's Stamps Campaign 1958

Netherlands · 1958 ·

This listing describes a photograph from November 17, 1958, depicting young traffic wardens in the Netherlands selling 'kinderpostzegels' (children's stamps) to Police Commissioner H. J. Van der Molen. The image captures a public event promoting the annual children's stamp campaign.

Dutch children's stamps, first issued in 1906, are an annual tradition with surcharges benefiting child welfare organizations. The sale depicted highlights the community involvement and fundraising efforts associated with these popular issues, often involving public figures and youth groups.