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Artists at Work

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

When you think of “art postcards,” you usually think of postcards with reproductions of artworks by famous artists. It is easy to find those at museums. A much rarer and unusual topic related to art on postcards that I like … Continue reading →

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FUN With 1963 Rambler Americans

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

Rambler American automobiles were manufactured by the American Motors Corporation between 1958 and 1969. The Rambler American’s target audience was motorists who wanted reliable, economical transportation in a package that was small without being crowded. It was most often the lowest … Continue reading →

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Poolside Posers

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

There was a time when almost all motels and hotels had free  postcards for their customers. The postcards were not just a convenience for the customers to write to their friends and relatives. They were also a marketing tool for … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Harvesting

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

Cranberries grow on low lying vines planted in bogs composed of peat soil topped with a layer of sand.  After planting, the first crop is ready for harvesting in 3-4 years. They are harvested in the fall from mid-September until … Continue reading →

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Photo Enthusiasts

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

I took the title of this post “Camera Enthusiasts” from the caption on the postcard of  Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. One of the main attractions of postcard collecting is that collectors can collect any topic that they … Continue reading →

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Vend-a-Kard Postcards

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

Vend-A-Kard postcards were introduced in 1949. They were postcards made to be sold in sets from vending machines. The Vend-A-Kard name, shown above was printed at the bottom of the message section on the back of the card. I found … Continue reading →

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Seventeen Heaven

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

SEVENTEEN HEAVEN was a dream room designed especially for teens. It was exhibited at the National Home Furnishings Show, Aug. 25 through Sept. 9, 1956 at the New York Coliseum. The back of this postcard invited you to read about … Continue reading →

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