Types of Photograph

Post Cards

from 1890s

Introduction

Post cards were introduced in USA in 1867, but were not allowed through the post in the UK until 1894.

Process

Post cards have been made by:

- lithographic process and
- photographic process
- photomechanical process

Result

Post cards in the UK were:

-  from 1894:  Court Cards:  4.5 ins x 3.5 ins

-   from 1899:  5.25 ins x 3.25 ins.

More recently, there have also been a variety of larger cards.

In Edinburgh 

Many post cards of Edinburgh have been produced, both by Edinburgh photographers and by National and overseas companies.

The post card format was also used, early in the 20th century for studio portrait photographs.  These were sometimes presented in small folders, and were not normally sent through the post.

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