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Victoria's avatar

Really enjoy this history of the Postcard...I love postcards and still send them when I go away and try to fit as many words as I can when I write. Vicki RH

Characters & Shadows's avatar

Beautifully told. What makes the postcard fascinating is that it did not merely make communication cheaper; it changed the scale of intimacy. It created a form for the small message, not the solemn letter, not the urgent telegram, but the brief human signal: I am here, I saw this, I thought of you. There is something quietly moving about that. A postcard travels openly through the world, almost defenseless, carrying a fragment of private attention in public view. Perhaps that is why it still feels human in a way many faster technologies do not. It does not abolish distance. It gives distance a handwriting.

Kathy Dirickson's avatar

Very interesting

Rebekah's avatar

Thanks for reminding me i have been meaning to sign up for stranger postcard exchanges! Such an interesting way to see the world and connect with different people!

https://www.postcrossing.com/

Linda Jackson 🌏's avatar

I loved this history, and am definitely a postcard fan. I even paint my own sometimes, they are so fun to send to far away friends.

Historical Snapshots's avatar

Lovely of you to do that - I imagine your friends enjoy and appreciate! Postcards (and letters!) would be nice to bring back into fashion :)

Linda Jackson 🌏's avatar
Historical Snapshots's avatar

Wow, those are beautifully done! Thank you for sharing — Roman

Katie Blake, PhD's avatar

I’ve become quite captivated with postcards lately. Their history is so interesting! I enjoyed stumbling upon this article!

Historical Snapshots's avatar

They are a treat, and indeed, the history is! Glad you enjoyed the story, and welcome :)