Antique Postcard 1918 Deltiology Exchange Club US Capitol Library of Congress DC

Social History:  The card is a fascinating piece of hobby history. The sender, identifying as "Member 4017" of the BS Club from Washington, D.C. writes to Bruce R. Douglas in Lansing, Michigan, asking to "exchange good view cards". This captures the early 20th-century "deltiology" (postcard collecting) craze, where members used clubs to trade views across the country.

Scene: Mailed during the final months of World War I, this card captures the Capitol building in its classic early-century state.

Era: White Border Era

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Lithograph

Publisher: B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.

Condition: Minor ink stamping on the front as noted. Standard edge and corner wear for a card over 100 years old.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.