John P. Charlton of Philadelphia patented the postcard in 1861.

The first postcard in the United States was created in 1893 to advertise the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Nine years later European countries were also producing postcards.

The United States Postal Service began issuing pre-stamped postal cards in 1873. The postal cards came about because the public was looking for an easier way to send quick notes.

May 19, 1898, Congress passed the Private Mailing Card Act which allowed private publishers and printers to produce postcards.

Starting in 1908 could people write on the address side of a postcard.

Josué Heilmann of Mulhouse in France invented the earliest “hand-embroidery machine” in 1828.

We favor the Vintage Embroidered Silk Postcards - Hand Stitched/Sewn - Applique - Novelty - Lining - Real Photo Types -

Applique - A term used to describe a postcard which has some form of cloth, thread, silk, metal or other embellishment attached to it.

Deltiology is the - study and collection - of postcards and is the third largest hobby after stamp collecting and money collecting.

Easy Grading Guide: I = Nearly perfect. II = Excellent, only light handling or wear. III = Fine, clean, collectible with some edge wear and /or possible minor faults. IV = Card is decent but shows wear and/or faults. Not unattractive V = Lower grade.