1895 Advertising 'Post Card' for Woolson Spice Co.
This advertisement for the Woolson Spice Co. offered the photo in a larger size for clipping coupons.[Girl's Chin is from scanning light].
This advertisement for the Woolson Spice Co. offered the photo in a larger size for clipping coupons.[Girl's Chin is from scanning light].
This tinted-color postcard, dating to around 1900, depicts La Sophie, a showgirl or performer from the French cabaret and music hall scene of the Belle Époque.Postcards like this were popular souvenirs, celebrating Parisian entertainment culture, including cabaret, vaudeville, and café-concert performers. The image typically highlights elaborate costume, theatrical pose, and.....
Easter postcards from 1900–1910 remain among the most collectible holiday issues, especially those depicting chicks and seasonal flora rendered in high-quality chromolithography. Their gentle humor, soft palette, and celebratory themes make them perennial favorites with both general postcard collectors and holiday-specialty buyers.Subjects: Easter; Holiday Greetings; Chicks & Farm Imagery; Early.....
Embossed cherub Valentines were among the most desirable sentimental cards of the period, bridging Victorian allegory and early twentieth-century romantic imagery. Their tactile surfaces and refined printing elevated them beyond casual correspondence into keepsake objects—one reason they remain popular with collectors today.Subjects: Cherubs; Love & Courtship; Holiday Greetings; Early 20th-Century.....
This c.1930 Spanish postcard features embroidery on clothing, depicting famed bullfighter Antonio Ordóñez in traditional matador attire. The card highlights hand-stitched or machine-applied embroidery, adding texture and color to the image, a collectible style popular in early 20th-century Spanish souvenir postcards. The edges are crinkle-cut, a decorative feature typical of embroidered.....
This c.1930 Spanish postcard features embroidery on clothing, depicting famed bullfighter Aparicio in traditional matador attire. The card highlights hand-stitched or machine-applied embroidery, adding texture and color to the image, a collectible style popular in early 20th-century Spanish souvenir postcards. The edges are crinkle-cut, a decorative feature typical of embroidered postcards from.....
This vintage Spanish embroidered postcard features a striking depiction of two flamenco dancers—a male and a female—in traditional attire, performing the dynamic Bulerías dance. The card is printed in full color and enhanced with silk-thread embroidery, a technique popular in early-to-mid 20th-century European souvenir postcards. A circular inset highlights the male.....
his vintage Spanish embroidered postcard features a striking depiction of two flamenco dancers, male and female, in traditional attire, performing a dynamic Appatfado dance. A circular inset highlights the male dancer’s portrait, adding focus and elegance to the composition. The lower front margin bears the name “A. Bienvenida,” likely identifying.....
1) Philadelphia P.O.S. of A. Souvenir (1907).Large U.S. flag with a six-point star framing Washington’s profile; ribbons read 'Philadelphia Aug. 28–29 1907' and 'Pennsylvania State Camp Session P.O.S. of A.' Monogram 'M.M.' lower right. Undivided back, Philadelphia 1907 cancel.2) Washington & Cherries, gilt & heavy embossing (c.1910).Branch of glossy red.....
Early twentieth-century photographic postcard depicting the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Tōdai ji, one of Japan’s most important Buddhist monuments. The image presents a frontal interior view of the monumental seated figure, emphasizing scale, symmetry, and the surrounding architectural framework of the hall. Dense structural detail and the Buddha’s calm expression.....
Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition souvenir postcard, 1907. Chromolithographed, undivided back (message prohibited side), c.1906–07. Copyright line lower left “J. E. Murman, Newport News, Va., 1906”; lithography by Murphy & Robinson, Richmond (credit at upper right). Front shows Capt. John Smith and Pocahontas flanking a relief panel titled “Pocahontas Preventing the Execution.....
HISTORICAL CONTEXT —Produced during a period of increasing Western tourism to Japan, these postcards reflect both the country’s established cultural heritage and its presentation to international audiences. The Taishō era marked a transitional moment in which traditional sites were actively documented and circulated through photographic media, shaping Western perceptions of.....
The issuance of phone cards featuring the image of Pope Paul VI is a notable development in the Vatican's approach to blending tradition with modernity. While the Vatican's first official phone card was introduced in 1992, the concept of integrating the papacy with telecommunications began earlier, reflecting the Church's adaptation.....
This photo postcard from 1973 depicts four men, dressed in 1920s-style attire, relieving themselves along a wall in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Produced as a humor or novelty postcard, it reflects a playful approach to visual comedy aimed at tourists and collectors. While the card references Mazatlán, the primary focus is the.....
This postcard from Spain, published by Savir, Barcelona, features an embroidered design depicting Flamenco-themed folklore, likely representing traditional dress, dance, or musical motifs. The card combines a photographic background with embroidery, a style popular in the 1925–1935 period for tourist souvenirs. Such postcards were widely collected and sent internationally, often labeled.....
This postcard from Spain, published by Savir, Barcelona, features an embroidered design depicting Flamenco-themed folklore, likely representing traditional dress, dance, or musical motifs. The card combines a photographic background with embroidery, a style popular in the 1925–1935 period for tourist souvenirs. Such postcards were widely collected and sent internationally, often labeled.....
This postcard from Spain, published by Savir, Barcelona, features an embroidered design depicting Flamenco-themed folklore, likely representing traditional dress, dance, or musical motifs. The card combines a photographic background with embroidery, a style popular in the 1925–1935 period for tourist souvenirs. Such postcards were widely collected and sent internationally, often labeled.....
This postcard from Spain, published by Savir, Barcelona, features an embroidered design depicting Flamenco-themed folklore, likely representing traditional dress, dance, or musical motifs. The card combines a photographic background with embroidery, a style popular in the 1925–1935 period for tourist souvenirs. Such postcards were widely collected and sent internationally, often labeled.....
This colorized photo postcard, printed in England by Samforth & Co., is part of Series #1204 and dates to circa 1900. The card depicts a charming and playful scene accompanied by the humorous caption: ‘Now be good, and if you can't be good be careful.”’It exemplifies the early 20th-century tradition of.....
This vintage postcard shows a beautiful young woman holding a rose in a Art Nouveau Style.
Keywords: Edwardian fashion, glamour ladies, undivided back (UB), chromolitho, 1907 postmark, early 20th-century ephemera.
This pre-1920 color lithograph postcard features a young girl standing in a doorway, beneath a humorous sign reading: “Sign in a Millinery Shop – Wanted young ladies to trim Rough Sailors.” The image combines tongue-in-cheek humor and visual charm, reflecting early 20th-century advertising and social whimsy. The card’s illustration highlights the.....
The “Little Jane Breakfast Food Team” was a comedic trio featured on KFEQ Radio in St. Joseph, Missouri, during the 1930s. The group included performers known by humorous pseudonyms: Gangle Shanks, Uncle Charlie, and Sheep Herder. They were part of KFEQ's early programming, which was characterized by a mix of music.....
Vintage real photo postcard featuring Evangelist Phil Ward and Mrs. Phil Ward, likely from the 1950s USA. Includes Seasons Greetings message and a printed Bible verse, capturing mid-century evangelical style. A rare piece of religious ephemera blending photography, ministry outreach, and holiday sentiment. Excellent collectible for RPPC and religious memorabilia enthusiasts.Subjects.....
Grace George. a prominent American stage actress. Born in 1879, she made her Broadway debut in the late 19th century and became known for her versatility and dramatic range. She achieved significant acclaim for her theatrical performances, particularly in dramatic roles. George's career spanned several decades, and she was considered.....