The Golden Ages of Post Cards
The Golden Age of Postcards first began in
England when the government allowed a new type of postcard in 1902.
This postcard was divided on the back side to allow for messages on
one side and the address on the other. France and Germany soon
followed suit and later, in 1907, so did the United States. These
changes were initiated at the beginning of what came to be known as
the "Golden Age" of postcards. At that time, millions of postcards
were sold and mailed.
The Golden Age was ushered in during the very early part of the 20th
century at which time the term "Post Card" was first used. During
this Golden Age, people began to collect and display their postcards
next to their family albums.
A magazine was published from 1900 to 1907 to accommodate the
interest and demands of the postcard enthusiasts. Postcards are
issued for nearly every subject and event. Millions went through the
postal system and they eventually ended up in someone's scrapbook or
photo album.
Prior to and during the Golden Age, most postcards sold in the U.S.
were printed in Europe. Germany printed most of the postcards
because their printing techniques were considered the finest in the
world. Numerous postcards were imported from Germany to the United
States. However, during this era, rumors of war abounded then a
steady decline was experienced in postcard imports. As a result of
the political crises during that time, including the threat of war
(World War I), the "Golden Age" of postcards eventually came to an
end.
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