Postcard Paradise

I think this is particularly well said:

I love antique postcards because they preserve evidence of everyday life as well as celebrations and sad events. Looking at an old postcard is like holding a single piece of a puzzle; we have to imagine the rest.

This quote comes from the About Me section of the “Daily Postcard” a blogspot page that I ran across recently. The author of the blog, a lady named Christine Heycke from the Pacific Northwest has put together a terrific site with some great vintage postcards. For each one she tells a little of what she knows about the card, and in some instances does a bit of research on either the sender… or more often the recipient of the card.

Here is a card that is appropriate at this time of year.. a lovely Valentine card dating back to 1913. As Christine says, “It’s quite lovely and romantic, but I’m not sure how the pipe fits in.” But then again, smoking a pipe in 1913 was probably the in thing to do.

As you page through Christine’s site you will find many many wonderful old postcards, not all from the US either. There are a number from France, South Africa, Monaco, Sweden, Korea and who knows where all else.

There are also a number of humorous postcards.. how do you like this one? The wording is what got me… “Having the time of my life…enjoying every minute. P.S. Have behaved myself up to now”.  Up to now?  What does that say of the future??

You will also probably want to take a look at the one marked “The Whole Dam Family“… if you are in to humor that is.

And finally, let me mention the “Streetcar” collection of cards. This appears to be the largest set in the collection and she has many from around the world. Reading through her narrative you will find that she devotes Sundays to the Streetcar collection dubbing it “Streetcar Sunday”.

So if postcards fall into your area of ephemeral interest.. and even if they don’t… give The Daily Postcard a look… You’ll enjoy the visit.

I’m Tom Murphy and thanks for helping me give Ephemera the Encore it deserves.

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