Postcards

Vintage postcards contain more than just scenic views!

The earliest known postcard started in 1840 from England but the earliest known United States postcard was an 1848 advertising postcard. Postcards can be a fun way to send holiday greetings, advertisements, family photos, or act as a souvenir from favorite cities traveled to, or mementos from famous monuments.

Often times postcards display stamps and post mark dates that can tell a story more than the words in the note. All these examples and more can be seen in the following pages.