Shop by Stone

Social History: Sent from Bradford, New Hampshire, to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fogerty, Needham, Massachusetts: "Hi: We do our shopping up here. We'v...

Historical Significance: This postcard captures the hotel during its "Summit of Glory" years. First renamed "Hotel Victoria" in 1895, it became a ...

Social History: Mailed from Gorham, New Hampshire, to Mrs. Joseph Baker in Upbridge, Massachusetts: "Friday—We came along this highway this morning...

Social History: A great vacation update was sent to Mrs. Lilly Bryan in Minier, Illinois. The sender, "Frances," mentions enjoying the pool and wat...

Social History: Message from a traveler en route from Rome to Brindisi: Old scenes from new angles everywhere you go! So many things are so much la...

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

Social History: Written in Dutch from "Jan, Hans, Rob, and Toeke" to the Lucassen family in Amstelveen, Holland: Groeten uit Konya (Iconium)" aka: ...

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: The writing provides a wonderful slice of life from 1970; Ruth describes a foggy autumn drive from Boston through New Haven, notin...

Social History: In the top-right "Promenade and Gardens" view, you can see a crowd of elegantly dressed-up people strolling the seafront—men in sha...

Social History: Sent to Mrs. Olga N. Foster, 221 Grove Place, San Antonio, Texas 78209 from Worcester, Massachusetts:  "25th Aug. 1970. Dear Olga, ...

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: This card is a fantastic piece of 1970s commercial correspondence: "Dear Sirs: Please Send 'Conversation' To: Paul R. Oberly, 1611 ...

Social History: The handwritten message from granddaughter to grandmother in Woodland, California is a highlight: "Did you know there are 898 stair...

Social History: Written on October 3, 1971, this postcard captures a snapshot of 1970s Americana trailer travel. The senders, Mary Jean and Walter,...

Social History: The message from "Sue" to "Mr. Henry Truitt" in Detroit, Michigan, mentions visiting Atlantic City, riding the boardwalk rides, and...

Social History: "Dear Mother We’re sorry you can’t be with us it’s really nice. Hope to see you in August will be back home Aug 13. Love Eleanor + ...

Social History: The handwritten message from Louise in Winnipeg, Canada to Mrs. J. Bruce Sharts in San Diego, CA, adds a personal touch. Louise men...

Social History: This postcard offers a personal glimpse into Canadian political tourism during the post-Centennial era. The handwritten message fr...

Social History: The card is addressed to Radio Canada in Montreal, the country's national public broadcaster, using a form-style postcard specifica...

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: This French message provides a wonderful snapshot of 1970s European tourism. It highlights the classic motivation for Northern Euro...

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