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

New Listings & National Postcard Week - Postcard Swap

Yesterday was the last chance to sign up for National Postcard Weeks Card Swap.  I will be sending out a list of addresses and names for those that participated this year.  Keep in mind that we will be having this again next year if you missed out and it is always held on the first full week in May.

Happy postcard swapping everyone!

One of the postcards I just received from a club I belong to.

I have also listed several Linen Postcards that have Florida as the theme.  I love the pictures of fruit trees I can just imagine what it was like in the 30's and 40's when travel was such a luxury and not many people were able to do it.  The images on these cards must have fascinated many.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98799916/vintage-linen-postcard-royal-poinciana

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98798463/vintage-linen-postcard-worlds-largest

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98797297/vintage-linen-postcard-cluster-of

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98796712/vintage-linen-postcard-banana-tree

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98796181/vintage-linen-postcard-a-papaya

Now for two of my favorites; The Sausage Tree!  I never seen one when I was in Miami or anywhere in Florida.  I wonder if they still are around but they are so cool:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98751147/vintage-linen-postcard-the-sausage-tree

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98750967/vintage-linen-postcard-the-sausage-tree

Almost makes you want to take a trip to Florida doesn't it?
Have a most blessed day friends
~Butterfly

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