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Social History: Sent from Prince Rupert, Canada, to San Diego, California:  "Just took a walk thru the wharf and downtown section. We are stoppe...

The card doubles as a localized town greeting and a personalized Valentine's Day token from a sender named Ola. The use of intricate silver glit...

Social History: This postcard was sent between George Jensen and Ellen Jensen in Denmark, Wisconsin—a village heavily settled by Danish immigran...

Social History: This postcard is part of an ongoing correspondence archive addressed to Miss Ellen Jensen of Denmark, Wisconsin. It directly lin...

Social History: "The apartment Bldg where I have marked the x – is the one I hope to eventually live in. The lake is more blue than green. I can...

Social History: Long-distance driving in 1956 meant dealing with dust, exhaust, car grease, and the inevitable spills from road-trip snacks. Wom...

Social History: Mailed from Junaluska, North Carolina, to Fairfax, Virginia:  "Hi, Linda! How's youth activities week going? Sure wish I could b...

This 1949 Central Bank of the Philippines One Peso Banknote features the prominent revolutionary hero Apolinario Mabini and the historic Barasoain ...

Step into a legendary moment of economic history featuring an official currency validation marker. Issued on July 15, 1945, this 10,000 Pengő note ...

This note is an extraordinary piece of World War I military history. Issued on August 12, 1914—just days after Germany entered WWI—it belongs to th...

This postcard depicts the interior of Carlyle's House in Chelsea, London, which served as the home of the influential Victorian essayist, histor...

Social History: Posted July 15, 1953, the writers of the message use 1950s slang "on the grind" to playfully "wish you were here" to the recipient...

Social History: Features a nostalgic 1950s travel note: "Dear Gus... am having a swell time. Mom sent me your letter... Tell 'Mike' I said 'Hello...

Social History: Captures an authentic 1961 summer "Grand Tour" of the East Coast: "Am in Bethlehem this week & going to Poconos today... spent...

Relive the magic of a classic family vacation with this authentic vintage Sea World souvenir patch! Featuring Shamu the orca leaping in front of th...

Social History: Traveler "Kate" writes to Miss Ida Kyle in Haverhill, Mass., documenting her trip home through the Maritimes and hoping the card a...

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...

This is an original mid-century Cambodian banknote featuring beautiful cultural imagery.Serial Number: 87084Security: The watermark on your 500 Rie...

Social History: The handwritten message from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Easton, Maryland, provides a personal look at daily life in July 1941: ...

Social History: Sent from West Springfield, MA to Mediapolis, Iowa:  "We’re out helping care for our second grandson—hope this isn’t the 2nd card t...

Social History: Sent from Lebanon, New Hampshire, to Mrs G.E. Page in Lunenburg, Massachusetts:  "How is all the folks? Are they still wondering wh...

Social History: Written but not posted: "My mother does not write well with a pen - arm in cast" [Main Body]: Happy Birthday. Hope it is a very Hap...

Titled "Grocery Shopping Chaos", this detailed illustration features feline shoppers creating total pandemonium inside a multi-level store. A fashi...

Commonly known as "The Fashion Show," this lively illustration depicts an upscale theater where elegant cat models display colorful dresses, capes,...