It’s Post Card Week
When you go on vacation or make a stop at a rest area along the interstate, We all see postcards that say welcome to whatever state, etc. I am the…
When you go on vacation or make a stop at a rest area along the interstate, We all see postcards that say welcome to whatever state, etc. I am the person who saves every thank you note or postcard or letter I get in the mail from some who took the time to think about me. They took enough time to write a card or postcard and mail it to me. It takes even more work to write thank you notes or postcards in a day of it's easier to text or send an email. so to me, this is a lost art and it means so much to me to receive these. I wish I was good at returning them!
So It's Been Made A Week
The first week in October is National Post Card Week according to National Calendar Day. The postcard became popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It made it quick and easy to communicate with one another. Postcards did not require an envelope. And also, postage was less expensive on a postcard! Remember back then you could just text a picture of where you were and show off, so the postcards became a great way to send a picture of the place you were visiting.
Facts About Post Cards!
- The art of postcard collecting is called deltiology.
- Old postcards are sold for hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auction.
- Austria sent the first government-issued postcard in October 1869.
- Artist Donald McGill created the best-selling postcard of all time, which sold 6 million copies.
What Qualifies As A Postcard?
According to National Calendar Day, To qualify as a postcard, it needs to be a particular size. Postcards are between 3.5 inches and 4.25 inches high and between 5 inches and 6 inches long. Postcards must also be at least .007 inches thick and no more than .016 inches thick.
How To Celebrate!
The best way to observe this week is to send someone a postcard, Duh . If you can’t get out and buy one, why not design your own? Several online apps can help you do it. If you make your own, remember that postcards need to be a particular size. You can also go online and look at postcards from around the world. One more way to participate is to share and swap postcards with other collectors.
I Would like to see who will send me a post card
Kicks 99
4051 Jimmie Dyess Parkway
Augusta Georgia, 30909
Attn Chris O'Kelley
Lets see if you will Do It
Here are some of the ones I've kept over the years
