August 11, 2026
Tag: cyanotype postcards
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Burton Holme and his Cyanotype Postcards
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The golden age of postcards experienced a dramatic spike when men like Burton Holmes began selling souvenirs of his travel lectures in the first decades of the 20th century. Every place Holmes traveled was photographs and postcards were made to remind those who heard his lectures how wonderful it was to ride in a horse-drawn…
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March 26, 2026 3 Comments
It is no surprise how much late-nineteenth century history is found on postcards. Millions of cards were made showing events, personalities, and products for sale. It was true worldwide and the Dreyfus Affair in France was one of the most spectacular.