August 10, 2026
Tag: history of postcards
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How Old Is That Postcard
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This primer for the novice collector will aid in learning the age of a postcard and understanding the characteristics of social and technological advances in printing and manufacturing of postcards around the world. Much of what Americans collect today had its beginnings in Europe; even older cards from your hometown may carry the “Printed in…
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July 22, 2025 No Comments
It was postcards to the rescue when military marching bands needed sheet music. With help from a fancy paperclip that attached to the musician’s instrument, the Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago printed many favorite tunes on extra-stiff card stock.