Dating Curteich Linen Postcards

A couple of years ago I posted this mini guide (below) and I am considering making this type of information a weekly feature.  What do you think?  Would this be something helpful?

Have a blessed day
Colleen

Curt Teich Co. published and printed cards from 1900 - to about 1978.  They kept record of the millions of cards they produced by using a combination of letters and numbers indicating the series and date published; most of their cards use this system but there are a few outliers that do not.  Since this company had been so consistent using production numbers dating them is relatively easy. 

Here are some examples in using this system for Curt Teich cards:
 *Note click the card to better read the details about the dating system



http://www.etsy.com/listing/92913812/vintage-postcard-centre-county-court




http://www.etsy.com/listing/79710780/vintage-postcard-large-letter-watkins?ga_search_query=curt%2Bteich&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6244670

This link will take you to a list of production numbers an their corresponding dates.  A very useful tool for collectors.  http://www.lcfpd.org/docs/teich_guide_dating.pdf

Totally Postcards Tuesday - Dating Curt Teich Cards

Curt Teich Co. published and printed cards from 1900 - to about 1978.  They kept record of the millions of cards they produced by using a combination of letters and numbers indicating the series and date published; most of their cards use this system but there are a few outliers that do not.  Since this company had been so consistent using production numbers dating them is relatively easy. 

Here are some examples in using this system for Curt Teich cards:
 *Note click the card to better read the details about the dating system


http://www.etsy.com/listing/92913812/vintage-postcard-centre-county-court



http://www.etsy.com/listing/79710780/vintage-postcard-large-letter-watkins?ga_search_query=curt%2Bteich&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6244670

This link will take you to a list of production numbers an their corresponding dates.  A very useful tool for collectors.  http://www.lcfpd.org/docs/teich_guide_dating.pdf

Weekly Treasury Overview - January 14 2012

Good Saturday Morning! Or if you are like me it may be your Friday! It has been a very busy week and it looks like others have been very busy too. Once again several of Postcards In The Attic's items have been featured in treasuries this week. I am always amazed out how many beautiful items there is on Etsy and I am very honored when I am picked to join in the treasury fun. Thank you to all who included me!