Postcards

Social History: The cathedral's design reflects the vast wealth flowing through Madeira during the "Golden Age of Sugar," blending Portuguese archi...

Features a powerful depiction of Christ in Majesty (Pantocrator), a masterpiece of Spanish Romanesque mural painting. He is shown seated in a mando...

Collecting these as a pair allows you to showcase the two distinct sides of Spanish culture. One card captures the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), rep...

Social History: The Basilica interior card contains a handwritten note on the reverse: "1984 March 7th To April 4th 28 nights". This suggests a lon...

Social History: This card perfectly captures the high-glamour aesthetic of the Canary Islands' mid-century tourism boom. The "Sala de Fiestas" woul...

Social History: Opened in March 1961 by Dr. Miguel Garcia Rico, the Hotel Cortijo Blanco was designed as a project for the elite. It quickly became...

Social History: Sahagún was a vital stop on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage route during the Middle Ages. This church served a...

Social History: This card reflects the mid-century era of Spanish "Parador Tourism," which aimed to showcase the country's aristocratic heritage to...

Social History: Multiview postcard showcasing the coastal beauty of Los Cristianos on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. This card offe...

Social History: This "souvenir" style multiview card was popular with mid-century tourists as it provided a complete visual summary of their visit:...

Social History: The postcard beautifully highlights the contrast between the cold stone of the crypt and the intricate, gilded ironwork of the gate...

These cards represent Spain's transition in the mid-20th century from a traditional, deeply religious society to a global tourist destination. Whil...

Social History: Sent to Hofman in Burton-on-Trent: "Sobota. C.C.M. Ze Londynu. Lovely day. Off to see Da Vinci cartoons this p.m. C.C.M. Dorotka." ...

Social History: Mailed to The Bayley Family in Southampton, England "Dear Auntie Sylvia, Uncle Colin, Wendy and Trevor, We are here in the middle o...

Social History: Addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. M. Jessop" in Stoke-on-Trent, England: "We are having a wonderful time - although it is hot, we go out...

Social History: Sent  to Mrs Donovan in Warwick, England: "We are having a gorgeous holiday & my elementary German is proving useful. We staye...

Social History: The handwritten message from Doris offers a charming look at high-end travel in the 1980s. Doris explicitly praises the Kempinski H...

Social History: Sent to the Bakers in Suffolk England:  "Arrived in Bavaria on Sunday and spent one day watching The Passion Play in Oberammergau. ...

Social History: The card features a message from a traveler in Spain sent to Mrs A. Witney in Shropshire, England: "Dear Al and George. Thank you f...

Social History: Addressed to Miss J. Welch in Guisborough, England, the message was sent from  vacationers enjoying the local atmosphere in Spain: ...

Social History: Sent to the Hofmans in England, the Polish greeting ("Dear Mom and Dad") combined with English text highlights a multicultural fami...

Social History: The handwritten message is a fascinating piece of local history from Burton-on-Trent, referencing a pick-up at a military site. The...

Social History: Mailed to I. Hofman in Burton-on-Trent, England:  "Tarbotton's phoned - say OK re garden & that they will give a key now - usef...

Social History: Mailed to Miss D Hofman in Edinburgh, Scotland, the personal note captures a moment of traveler’s fatigue and cultural appreciation...