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Postcards from Vermont: A Social History, 19051945,Used
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The golden age of the postcard coincides with a rapidly evolving time when the world was being transformed by the introduction of telephones, cameras, fountain pens, automobiles, trains, and modern magazines. By 1905 the Rural Free Delivery system enabled even Vermont's most remotely located residents to receive these cards in their roadside mailboxes, along with letters and Sears Roebuck catalogs. Very much a part of the emerging world of consumption, advertising, and accelerated communication, early postcards tell us about a particular time, and the cultural revolution that was going on in Vermont and the nation in the first decades of the 20th century. Postcards helped promote Vermont as a tourist destination and also reflected pride in modern factories, busy commercial centers, and efficient transportation systems.On one level, Postcards from Vermont is a family album of carefullyposed ordinary people looking out at us from the past. It is also a memory book that documents the transition from horse to automobile, shows changes in the landscape and Main Street, and records clothing, material culture, and vernacular architecture from another era. And finally, its 323 images provide an unusual feast for deltiologists (postcard collectors) and Vermontophiles to view a small New England state in a new way.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Postcards from Vermont: A Social History, 1905-1945'? A: The book explores the golden age of postcards during a transformative period in Vermont's history, highlighting social changes, advertising, and the rise of modern communication.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Postcards from Vermont: A Social History, 1905-1945' is Allen F. Davis.
- Q: What type of images can I expect to find in this book? A: The book contains 323 images that depict ordinary people, landscapes, and cultural elements of Vermont from 1905 to 1945.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', which means it may show some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Postcards from Vermont' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, the book is an excellent resource for deltiologists (postcard collectors) and those interested in Vermont's history.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2002.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the First Edition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding Vermont's history? A: The book covers topics such as the transition from horse to automobile, changes in the landscape and Main Street, clothing, and vernacular architecture from the early 20th century.