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Linen Postcard Swap

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Linen Postcard Swap
Swap Coordinator:ezredax (contact)
Swap categories: Postcards 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:4.00
Last day to signup/drop:October 6, 2010
Date items must be sent by:October 23, 2010
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Hi, For this swap you will send 3 linen postcards to your partner.

These should be unused and in very good or better condition.

Here is a description of linen postcards I found on the internet.

Linen Era (1930-1945 (1960?)) New American printing processes allowed printing on postcards with a high rag content. The rag content also gave these postcards a textured "feel" of linen fabric. They were also cheaper to produce and allowed the use of bright dyes for image coloring. Linen postcards document every step along the way of the building of America's highway infra-structure. Most notable among the early linen publishers was the firm of Curt Teich. The majority of linen postcard production ended around 1939 with the advent of the color "chrome" postcard. However, a few linen firms (mainly southern) published until well into the late 50s.

You can find these postcards at postcards shows, many antique stores or malls. And on ebay. Grandma probably has some. :)

I will try to check for comments, but if you have a question, please email me.

Enjoy the day!

Discussion

Darida 09/18/2010 #

I probably would join if there will be 2 cards for 2 partners.... I do not have triple sets for swap.... only 2 for 2.... please let me know

ezredax 09/24/2010 #

Hi,

These are general linen postcards. You would send three different linen postcards to two partners. They do not have to be sets.

Three linen postcards can be sent for one stamp. That is why I chose that number. I will think about doing a two card swap for the future.

Enjoy the day! Demaris

ezredax 10/ 7/2010 #

Hi, Sorry I am in the hospital with my husband who has just been diagnosed with cancer. I extended the send date. I hope you are all well. Enjoy the day! Demaris

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