The Wonder of Postcards: Why We Love Them

When it comes to tangible pieces of history, postcards are one of the most unique things you can collect. At Mary L. Martin Vintage Postcards, we have the largest collection of vintage postcards in America and we are passionate about sharing them with the world. Here are four reasons we love postcards and why we think you should too! Shop our collection of vintage postcards today and continue reading for more information about this incredible pastime!
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Worldwide Tradition

From the countryside of France to the cities of America, postcards have been used to share experiences with people all over the world for generations. Postcards can help you to connect with history from all over the world.
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Beautiful Artwork

While vintage postcards are a historical, worldwide tradition, they are also very aesthetically pleasing and make for beautiful pieces of artwork. If you are looking for historically meaningful pieces of art, vintage postcards are a great collection item.
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Wide Range of Topics

Postcards embody a wide range of settings and topics for you to remember and commemorate. From baseball stadiums from the 20s to farmhouses in Kansas, for a wide variety of artwork, vintage postcards are the perfect collection piece.
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Genuine Pieces of History

Finally, we love postcards because they are genuine pieces of history for us to connect to past generations, and they go back years and years. They represent a beautiful pastime that only a vintage postcard is able to help us remember.
Postcards represent a simpler time — one of unique design, handmade infrastructure, and one without so many distractions. If you are looking for beautiful pieces with historical significance, vintage postcards are a great way to remember the past. Shop our collection today to start YOUR collection of vintage postcards. Shop Today