The origins of the traditional local costume are somewhat obscure. Undoubtedly it owes much to the costume of the neighbouring French islands of Guadaloupe and Martinque. The head-dress with its three points is popularly supposed to indicate the wearer’s marital status and, if not married, her willingness, or otherwise, to consider suitable proposals.
The image on the 14c stamp is of Edith Bellot (1943-2017). The photo was taken in March 1961 for the British Central Office of Information.
- Series: 1963 Definitive Series
- Subject: Traditional Costume
- Date Withdrawn: 7 July 1968
- Date Invalidated:
- Designer: S Scott
- Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London
- Process: Photogravure
- Paper:
- Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright)
- Perf: 14 x 14.5 (comb)
- Cylinders: 1A (Red) 1A (Brown) 1A (Yellow) 1A (Blue) : 1B (Red) 1B (Brown) 1B (Yellow) 1B (Blue)
- Sheet: R5 x 10 (60 stamps)
- Quantity:
- Reprints:
- 3rd Printing (1 April 1965)
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