Postcards

Vintage postcards contain more than just scenic views!

The earliest known postcard was from 1840 in 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.

Postcards often display stamps and post mark dates that can tell a story that is more than just the words in the note. All this and more can be seen in the following pages.