Gallery of Antiquity Postcards and Collectibles
Antique and Collectable Foreign & Domestic Real Photo, B&W, and Color Postcard's. Welcome to our web blog were we offer a sample of items for sale and links to our web based store fronts. Our home office is located in Washington state. We gladly answer questions via email - thegalleryofantiquity@gmail.com Items here can also be purchased thru pay pal. We ship items within two days upon payment and have a seven day money back return policy. Hope you enjoy your visit.
Dating Postcards Tips
Photochrome Era (1939-ongoing)
“Chrome” postcards began to dominate the scene soon after the Union Oil Company placed them in its western service stations in 1939. Mike Roberts pioneered his “WESCO” cards soon after World War II. Three-dimensional postcards also appeared in this era. By 1960s, the standard size of cards had grown to 4 x 6 inches.
“Chrome” postcards began to dominate the scene soon after the Union Oil Company placed them in its western service stations in 1939. Mike Roberts pioneered his “WESCO” cards soon after World War II. Three-dimensional postcards also appeared in this era. By 1960s, the standard size of cards had grown to 4 x 6 inches.
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Ephemera
Lawson and Wood Vintage Print"Aint She Sweet" Gran'pop Inc. Variety Merchants. 4.5 x 6 inches tall. Unframed. Vg condition. Circa 1930's to 40's