Postcard Art

A laconic text message ("wish u were here!") is no match for a good postcard. Relive the golden age of postcard art at AmericanPostcardArt.com, a vast collection of images from more than 100,000 vintage postcards assembled by ubercollector Liz Coursen. Enlarged for optimal viewing, the postcards include the so-called "private mailing cards" of the late 19th century, linen postcards (including those exuberant "Greetings from..." various states and cities), and hand-tinted photo cards. If you find a favorite (and you will), consider ordering a print, available in a range of sizes and media. They start at $39 -- a small price to pay for a memorable image discovered in categories such as Train Depots, Mermaids, and Art Nouveau Pigeons.