The 1930s Dust Bowl remains one of the most recognizable chapters in American history. Severe drought, relentless winds, exhausted farmland, and economic…
At the beginning of the twentieth century, postcards became one of the fastest and most affordable ways to share an image. Their small size, low mailing cost,…
During the 1930s and 1940s, public buildings across the United States became galleries for large-scale paintings commissioned through New Deal art programs.…
Dating an old postcard is a useful first step in determining its history, rarity, and collecting value. A postmark can provide a precise mailing date, while…
Mermaids and sea serpents occupy an unusual place in postcard history. They belong to folklore, yet they also appear in cards documenting alleged sightings,…
Across the Great Plains, the windmill became more than a practical machine. It lifted groundwater for farms, ranches, rail stations, and isolated homesteads,…
Postcards are small, but their publishing history is remarkably rich. The company name printed on a divided back, image margin, or address panel can reveal…
In 1916, American cities staged large preparedness parades to demonstrate support for military readiness during the unsettled years before the United States…
Japanese art changed the visual language of Western postcards at the turn of the twentieth century. Through exhibitions, imported prints, illustrated books,…
Postcards featuring real estate listings occupy an unusual but rewarding corner of the paper ephemera market. They may advertise new subdivisions, mountain…
