Postcards, 1893-1992.

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Postcards, 1893-1992.

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This artificial and still open collection consists of both photographic and picture postcards. The majority are views of the United States and Canada, produced between 1900 and 1930. Many of these depict gardens or domestic architecture. Of the foreign postcards, the majority depict Germany with many produced before World War I. Some of the cards were produced for advertising, particularly hotels and restaurants. A number of card sets are included. The picture postcards include greeting cards, reproductions of works of art, and humorous cards. Among the well-known publishers represented are the Detroit Publishing Co., the Albertype Co., and Raphael Tuck and Sons.

ca. 514 items : ill.

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Detroit Publishing Co.

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Albertype Co.

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