Barr's Post Card News & Ephemera

26/07/2025

LeMasters’ Antique News Service

03/07/2025

In honor of the 4th of July and our country I thought it might be nice to show some cards with the American Flag on them. Some are old and some are new.

In honor of the 4th of July and our country I thought it might be nice to show some cards with the American Flag on them. Some are old and

26/06/2025

I’ve always liked the Fourth of July. The fireworks, the firecrackers, the excitement, especially the food – hot dog, hamburgers, barbecue, potato and macaroni salad, the homemade cake, pies and other desserts, iced tea, homemade root beer. Not to m…

I’ve always liked the Fourth of July. The fireworks, the firecrackers, the excitement, especially the food – hot dog, hamburgers, barbecue, potato and macaroni salad, the homemade cake, pies and

05/05/2025

National Postcard Week Postcards.

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21/04/2025

LeMasters’ Antique News Service

16/04/2025

This ancient folkloric tradition of a dressed rabbit or hare probably originated among German Lutherans. The role of judging good or disobedient children and the bringing of colored eggs, candy, or toys kind of parallels Santa Claus at Christmas tim…

This ancient folkloric tradition of a dressed rabbit or hare probably originated among German Lutherans. The role of judging good or disobedient children and the bringing of colored eggs, candy,

14/04/2025

Don't forget to get your National Postcard Week Postcards sent to us to be printed in either the May 6 or May 20 issues.

08/04/2025

While looking through my holiday cards, I was drawn to these Easter cards featuring chickens and their chicks. The majority of them were given to my grandmother as they are addressed to her, some mailed and some not.

While looking through my holiday cards, I was drawn to these Easter cards featuring chickens and their chicks. The majority of them were given to my grandmother as they are

10/03/2025

I had done an article on hats, and I thought – why not shoes. I didn’t think I could come up with enough shoe postcards for an article, but lo and behold I found 22 and picked out 12 that I thought would be enjoyable.

I had done an article on hats, and I thought – why not shoes. I didn’t think I could come up with enough shoe postcards for an article, but lo

13/02/2025

I was asked to do an article for Valentine’s Day, and I thought generally and mostly what you see are regular Valentine cards featuring Hearts, cupid, etc. And as I was thinking St. Valentine popped in my head and know you just don’t see Valentine p…

I was asked to do an article for Valentine’s Day, and I thought generally and mostly what you see are regular Valentine cards featuring Hearts, cupid, etc. And as I

28/01/2025

Artists in New Orleans nearly single-handedly created the market for original pen and ink postcards. The folklore, history, and beauty of the city truly lent itself to this pursuit. In the first half of the 20th century, Corinna Morgiana Luria was, …

Artists in New Orleans nearly single-handedly created the market for original pen and ink postcards. The folklore, history, and beauty of the city truly lent itself to this pursuit. In

21/01/2025

Wee Folk (Elves, Gnomes, Fairies, etc.) are by far my favorite topic on postcards, trade cards, any ephemera, or any art form. They are a treat bringing hours of pleasure and enjoyment to the collector, owner, or viewer of them. I have collected and…

Wee Folk (Elves, Gnomes, Fairies, etc.) are by far my favorite topic on postcards, trade cards, any ephemera, or any art form. They are a treat bringing hours of pleasure