Vintage French Postcards

For many who collect postcards, vintage French postcards can't be beat. Just like other popular tourist destinations, France enjoyed what was known as the Golden Age of Postcards from 1900 up until World War I. Postcards in France featured national monuments and images that were distinctive of the region, and it was these images that would delight those back at home who had just received a piece of the experience in their mailbox.

Those who made postcards in France did a great job traveling around the country and documenting the landscape, architecture, and daily life of the people. Additionally, since it was the turn of the century, vintage French postcards often include images of new innovations such as airplanes and cars. Postcards that showcase machines or places that no longer exist are of particular interest to collectors.

Collectors who have yet to find their niche may be interested in collecting some postcards from the popular region of Brittany. This is because the region has always been a place for people to observe a traditional French lifestyle and landscape. Postcards printed during the Golden Age in Brittany are extremely attractive to collectors because they preserve the culture of the region during that time.

Some of the most revered images of vintage French postcards from Brittany are of small trades and bonesetters. Brittany was a center for many small trades in the early 20th century. Hat and clog making, as well as weaving were very important in the region. Postcards with images of bonesetters are perhaps the most intriguing. Bonesetters were people who helped with medical concerns when a doctor was unavailable, readjusting the human body similar to the chiropractors of today. Postcards showing these specialists in action are quite collectible.

If collecting vintage French postcards is of interest, you may also enjoy collecting vintage Christmas postcards. You can manage your collections in tidy folders or filing systems in order to protect them. If you'd rather see them more regularly, another great idea is to frame your favorites and use them as part of your home decor.