Issue: Germany Sorbian Legends The Midday Woman and Nochten Woman 1991 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Denominations: 100 pf,
Issue Date: 1991
Issued By: Germany Deutsche Post ( Deutschland )
Sorbian Legends and Traditional Folklore
The 1991 German stamp series Sorbische Sagen presents traditional stories from the Sorbian cultural heritage. This 100 Pfennig stamp shows a scene connected with the legend of Mittagsfrau and Nochtenerin. The artwork presents two women in a peaceful outdoor setting surrounded by trees and open countryside. Their traditional clothing gives the scene a strong connection with Sorbian customs and regional culture. The title Sorbische Sagen means Sorbian Legends and reflects the purpose of the issue which was to highlight stories from the Sorbian people. The stamp was issued by Deutsche Bundespost on 5 November 1991. Its warm colors and detailed illustration make it an attractive example of German thematic philately.
Mittagsfrau and Nochtenerin
The design of this German postage stamp is based on the Sorbian legend known as Mittagsfrau und Nochtenerin. The scene shows two traditionally dressed women meeting in a rural landscape. A small church or village structure can be seen in the distant background. The Sorbian people have a rich cultural tradition with legends passed through generations. This stamp gives collectors a small visual window into that heritage. Issued in 1991 the 100 Pfennig value formed part of a two stamp Sorbische Sagen issue. The companion stamp carried a 60 Pfennig denomination. Together the stamps celebrate regional legends through colorful artistic designs.
German Stamp Celebrating Sorbian Heritage
This beautiful 1991 stamp combines German postal history with the cultural traditions of the Sorbian people. The illustration features traditional clothing and a peaceful countryside scene inspired by Sorbian folklore. The design uses soft colors and fine details to create an old fashioned storybook appearance. At the bottom the year 1991 identifies the period of issue. This stamp is part of the Sorbische Sagen series which was released on 5 November 1991. For collectors it is an appealing example of how postage stamps can preserve cultural stories and traditional identities. Its combination of folklore history and artistic presentation gives it lasting interest in thematic stamp collections.
