December 15, 2025
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Livermore and Knight, Pioneer Postcard Publishers
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Livermore & Knight, a Providence, Rhode Island printing and engraving company came early to the world of postcards. Today, cards from that era are known as pioneers. There are many who collect these early cards, simply because they were the first available, but there are other reason too. They are beautiful, cleverly made and very…
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December 14, 2023 2 Comments
Hospital ships often have long and colorful histories. Most are converted vessels that were once freighters, cruise ships, and one of the first was a brig, a two-masted, square rigger. A hospital ship is also one of the most important vessels in any naval fleet. It has been suggested that more postcards are mailed from hospital ships than any other ship in any navy.