Memorabilia

Social History: Mailed in 1930, just as the Great Depression was taking hold, this card represents a somber time in America when patriotic symbols...

Social History: Sent by Sue to Mrs. Alice Wright in Haverhill, Mass: "Having a swell time—weather fine—cool nights. Sightseeing tomorrow. Love, Su...

Social History: The message is sent from Cooperstown, New York to The Cohens at the Clover Farm Store in Bradford, Massachusetts, in 1975: "Have h...

Social History: Sidney A. Weston was a prominent figure in religious education and public service in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These...

Social History: The card features a simple greeting. In the 1920s, using initials with separating dots was a common way for family members to send...

Postal History: This card features a highly collectible "AIR MAIL SAVES TIME" slogan cancellation. These machine cancels were used in the late 192...

Social History: The credit to the New Jersey Bell Telephone Center reflects the era's social history, where private utility companies operated cen...

Social History: A marvelous social history piece showing the 'human side' of old Brandenburg. From the baker in her crisp white apron to the villa...

Social History: The message, written in French to Manchester, New Hampshire, reveals a sudden family tragedy. "My dear Corona, You will no doubt b...

Social History: If you look closely at the front, you can see the grandstands and crowds gathered for the performance, documenting one of Europe's ...

Social History: A handwritten message from "Bill" to Miss Caroline "Carrie" Cushing provides a charming look at early Florida tourism. Caroline wa...

Social History: John writes to his cousin Miss Dorothy Mahaffey in Pennsylvania about his 5-day journey to Nice and visit to the Musée Océanograph...

Postal History: This card features a highly collectible Hamlet & Columbia Railway Post Office (RPO) cancellation. The "HAMLET" marking indicat...

Social History: This is a deeply personal and poignant message from a soldier during World War I. The handwriting is a bit faint, but the sentimen...

Social History: This card highlights the Perkin's and Vickery Blocks, the architectural heart of downtown Pittsfield in the early 20th century. Th...

Social History: The handwritten message provides a charming personal connection to cross-Atlantic postal history. Mailed to Mr. Irving Nelson at 9...

Social History: The image features two Franciscan friars in traditional brown habits walking through the lush courtyard, providing a rare human gl...

Social History: The handwritten message from "Ella" to a "Dear Saidee" explains that Irving is taking a vacation as he is "in need of a change" an...

Social History: A handwritten message in French from August 31, 1936. It reads: "Nous allons coucher ici ce soir, demain nous continuerons notre c...

Historical Significance: This postcard features a classic mid-century view of the Brooklyn Bridge with the Lower Manhattan skyline in the backgroun...

Social History: This postcard features a reproduction of a famous 1851 lithograph by William Endicott & Co. of New York. The scene depicts Broa...

Historical Significance: This vintage white border postcard features a rare aerial view of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago, Illinois. At the time ...

Historical Significance: This vintage art postcard features "Česká chalupa" (Bohemian Hut), a masterpiece by the renowned Czech landscape painter A...

Social History: This 1920s postcard is more than just a picture of a house; it is a piece of Southern California boosterism. The back features a pr...