elefant @elefant

Recent searches

Search options

Only available when logged in.

14 posts14 participants1 post today

**Of Bookish Things** @JPK_elmediat@c.im · 14h

**Chris Bond** @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social · 1d

Chris Bond @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social

Printed monochrome postcard showing the "Stones of Stennis", or the Ring of Brodgar on Mainland, Orkney. Published by Valentine & Sons Ltd of Dundee & London in the Valentine's Series. Not numbered. Postally unused, but is c.1905.

A vintage printed postcard of the Ring of Brodgar stone circle at Stenness on Mainland in the Orkney Isles. The stone circle, with a diameter of 104m or about 340ft, comprises 27 stones of an original total of about 60, and lies within a massive rock-cut-henge.

#RingOfBrodgar #Brodgar #Orkney

**Mail-Art** @Mail-Art@pixelfed.social · 1d

Mail-Art @Mail-Art@pixelfed.social

Postkarte Nr. 23
Artwork

Noch einmal die Insel auf einer Postkarte festhalten und versenden. Das alte Jahr ist sich am Auflösen.

#mailart #snailmail #happymail #snailmailrevolution #penpals #penpal #snailmaillove #outgoingmail #sendmoremail #mail #envelopeart #penpalling #snailmailrevival #art #stamps #snailmailideas #postcrossing #letters #snailmailing #stationery #letterwriting #postcards #handmade #collage #penpalswanted #mailartist #postcard #penpaling #penpallove #letter

#letter

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · 2d

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Air France Concord Postcard.
.
#AirFrance #Concorde #Postcards #Travel #Oldpostcards #VintagePostcards #Airplanes #AVgeek #Aviation

Airplane is seen flying left to right in clear blue skies.

**Postcrossing.com** @postcrossing@mastodon.social · 5d

Postcrossing.com @postcrossing@mastodon.social

Come discover the inspiration (and the cool dented edge! ) of PostNL's new Postcrossing-themed stamps in this interview with its designer!
https://www.postcrossing.com/blog/2025/07/20/designing-the-dutch-20-year-postcrossing-stamp-an-interview-with-sandra-smulders

www.postcrossing.com · Jul 20Designing the Dutch 20‑Year Postcrossing Stamp: an interview with Sandra SmuldersDutch designer Sandra Smulders tells us how a flash of zigzag arrows became the vibrant red‑white‑blue stamp sheet celebrating Postcrossing’s 20th birthday. Come peek behind the curtain to spot the hidden details and meet the arrows that started it all!

#postcrossing #postcards #philately

**SunnJax** @SunnJax@tech.lgbt · 5d

SunnJax @SunnJax@tech.lgbt

My first year with Postcrossing on my refrigerator door (plus a bonus Fedi postcard ).

Thirteen different postcards received from around the world over the past year, displayed at jaunty angles with magnets on a black refrigerator door.

#postcards #postcrossing #world

**Chris Bond** @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social · Jul 20

Jul 20

Chris Bond @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social

Printed monochrome postcard showing a view of "Le Dolmen, Environs de Saint-Nectaire." Published by L'Hirondelle of Paris, № 351. Postally used in 1906.

A printed vintage postcard showing a gentleman in bowler hat standing beside the Dolmen du Parc or Parc du Dolmen, close to Saint-Nectaire-le-Bas in Puy-de-Dôme, France. The 3.7m by 2.4m capstone sits on four supporting stones, with another lower stone alongside, all being volcanic stone from the area. The town of Saint-Nectaire can be seen in the valley below.

#SaintNectaire #Dolmens #CartesPostalesAnciennes

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 19

Jul 19

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Pennsylvania Central Airlines Air Hostess Postcard
.
#FlightAttendent #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting #aviación #aviacion #avión #avion #Luftfahrt #Flugzeuge

A smiling flight attendant is seen in a sepia toned head shot.

Continued thread

**Jim Wald** @CitizenWald@historians.social · Jul 19

Jul 19

Jim Wald @CitizenWald@historians.social

Speaking of the #Black #Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry in the #CivilWar & the moving monument in #Boston to those who fought and fell at Fort Wagner, 18 July 1863:

Among the #postcards I have collected is this one, with a racist comment

SMH I cannot get over it

3/3

sepia-tinted postcard of memorial to Col. Shaw and the Black troops of the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry, Boston.

Caption:

The Shaw Memorial Boston, Massachusetts
--to which the sender has added the handwritten comment: Abominable!!

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 18

Jul 18

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

JAS Friendly Bird A300 Postcard.
.
#Japan #A300 #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting

**Jennifer White** @JenniferWhiteTMPhotography@mastodon.social · Jul 18

Jul 18

Jennifer White @JenniferWhiteTMPhotography@mastodon.social

Thank you to the buyer who purchased some postcards of Pensacola Pier Shoreline Sunrise Thinking Of You Postcard https://www.zazzle.com/pensacola_pier_shoreline_sunrise_thinking_of_you_postcard-256602618847476718 via @zazzle
#buyintoart #postcards #scrapbooking #thinkingofyou

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 17

Jul 17

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Four vintage postcards from my Ohio trip.
.
#OhioHistory #Ohio #Postcards #VintagePostcards #OldPostcards #Ephemera

Close-up view of a vintage postcard depicting a "Greetings from Ohio" design.
Overall Design: The postcard features large, stylized letters spelling out "OHIO" in red with black outlines. Within each letter are smaller photographic images representing various landmarks and scenes from Ohio.

Letter "O": Contains an image of the Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio, a prominent skyscraper. Other buildings in the Cleveland skyline are also visible.

Letter "H": Shows two different images. One depicts an older-style house or residential building, possibly representing Ohio's architectural history. The other is a scene of trees and a grassy area, suggesting Ohio's natural landscape.

Letter "I": A thin, vertical image of the Ohio Statehouse building in Columbus is shown. The building is recognizable by its classical architecture and its placement in a prominent spot on the postcard.

Letter "O": Features a picture of the monument at Serpent Mound in Ohio. It depicts a tall, slender structure.

Background: A light blue sky and water are visible behind the Ohio Statehouse in the background, suggesting a lake or river setting.

Postcard Details: The top left corner displays "Greetings from" in a stylized script font.
The postcard's overall style is characteristic of mid-20th-century tourism postcards, with its bright colors, collage-like design, and choice of imagery meant to attract tourists.

A vintage postcard depicting the city of Dayton, Ohio, with the name "Dayton" and "Ohio" in large, stylized letters, showcasing various city views within the letters.

The composition features the words "Dayton" and "Ohio" prominently, with the letters formed in a 3D style. Within the letters are smaller, detailed images of different Dayton landmarks, including buildings, a park, and a monument. The letters are outlined in red, creating a pronounced relief effect. The background is a simplified landscape, suggesting a grassy field and a light blue sky. A biplane is depicted above the "Dayton" letters, which appears as an overlay. The postcard style is apparent in the overall design and the use of color.

The key subjects are the cityscapes and landmarks of Dayton, Ohio. The images within the letters represent various architectural styles and historical sites. These images are simplistic but detailed enough to identify specific locations. The style suggests an older, vintage postcard, consistent with the early to mid-20th century.

A vintage postcard displays the words "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO" in a stylized, three-dimensional font, incorporating various images of Cincinnati landmarks.

The scene composition features a large, stylized greeting, "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO," in bold, raised letters. The letters are arranged in an arched style, and multiple small images of Cincinnati landmarks are embedded within the letters themselves, representing the city's prominent sights, buildings, and likely, the Ohio River. The postcard's design elements are characteristic of vintage postcards, with vibrant colors, and the imagery, giving the impression of a postcard from the 1940s or 1950s. The overall style is simple and straightforward in tone. The letters are visually prominent, with contrasting colors and a slight shadowing effect to emphasize the 3D form.

The key subjects are the words "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO", and the small, integrated images of the landmarks, which represent various aspects of Cincinnati's architectural and historical significance. The postcard's design is simple, emphasizing a clear and concise representation of the city's charm, with each image providing a glimpse into the landmarks. The subjects are detailed to the extent that the postcard imagery can support the visual representation of the various landmarks and the city's diverse visual aesthetic.

A vintage postcard, likely from the mid-20th century, showcasing various images of Columbus, Ohio, arranged within the large lettering of the city's name.

The composition is a stylized graphic design; the word "COLUMBUS" is created by layered images of various landmarks and cityscapes within the letter forms. The individual images, which represent different locations within Columbus, are clearly delineated yet integrated into the overall design of the letters. The postcard's layout is consistent, employing a color palette that emphasizes the outlined elements, with a light blue background enhancing the visibility of the depicted scenery. The lettering, in a bold sans-serif typeface, and the images are arranged in a way that allows for a quick overview of the sights. The timing of the image is indicative of the era, suggesting a snapshot of Columbus in a particular period. The postcard's framing emphasizes the large lettering and the city imagery.

The key subjects are the cityscapes, each depicting a different aspect of Columbus. The images within the letters include different buildings, a dam, parks and other landmarks of the city. The images have a simple, flat design, typical of illustrations of the period and are presented in a somewhat stylized, vintage manner with vibrant colors and bold outlines.

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 17

Jul 17

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

McCarran Field, Las Vegas, NV. Postcard .
.
#McCarranField #LasVegas #AirportArchitecture #BonanzaAirlines #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting #aviación #aviacion #avión #avion #Luftfahrt #Flugzeuge

The image shows an aerial view of an airport. Here is a step-by-step description:

- **Time of Day:** It appears to be a sunny day, based on the shadows cast by the structures and vehicles.

- **Airport Terminals:** There are two distinct terminal buildings. The one on the left has a unique curved roof design that resembles a shell or a wave, suggesting modernist architecture from the mid-20th century. The other building to the right has a flat roof and appears more functional in its layout.

- **Aircraft:** Two Bonanza Air Lines F-27s are on the ramp

- **Runways:** In front of the terminals, you can see two parallel runways extending into the flat, arid landscape, typical for airports located in desert regions.

- **Parking Lot:** The parking lot is filled with numerous cars, indicating a busy time for the airport. The arrangement of the cars suggests organized traffic management typical of large-scale facilities.

- **Green Spaces:** There are small green spaces in between the roads and the runways, adding some color to the otherwise monochromatic scene.

- **Mountains:** In the background, we can see mountains against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

- **Overall Scene:** This scene captures the bustling activity of an airport in a stark landscape, possibly during peak travel times or holiday seasons.

**CT Liotta** @CTLiotta@zirk.us · Jul 17

Jul 17

CT Liotta @CTLiotta@zirk.us

Know what I miss? I miss #postcards of motels. I love finding them at antique stores with small notes on the back, like "Doing well. Frank, the boys and I Drove 400 miles today. We've been having good weather. Enjoyed the pool here."

It was always fun to go to a motel and find the free postcard and a free pen.

I'd take one of those over an Instagram pic any day.

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 16

Jul 16

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Widebody Wednesday
.
1999 British Airways 747 Postcard G-BDXG
.
#BritishAirways #B747 #WorldTails #ProjectUtopia #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting #aviación #aviacion #avión #avion #Luftfahrt #Flugzeuge

The image shows a large airplane parked on the ground, likely at an airport tarmac. It is white with red and blue accents on its tail fin. The name "BRITISH AIRWAYS" is written in red lettering on the side of the plane.

In the background, there's a clear sky with minimal cloud cover. There are signs that indicate the presence of an airport terminal or other airport infrastructure. To the left of the plane, there's a red sign with the number 23. There are green grassy areas, grey tarmac, and some airport buildings in the far distance.

**Lemon Sky** @LemonSky1970@mastodon.social · Jul 16

Jul 16

Lemon Sky @LemonSky1970@mastodon.social

A girl and her dog

There is a note on the back of the photo from Edna, who says she is posing with her old friend, Rusty. Such a sweet photo. It dates from the 1900s-1910s.

A young girl with long blonde curls and a big white bow poses with her beloved dog, Rusty. This photo dates from the early 1900s.

#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Photo

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 15

Jul 15

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

T-tail Tuesday
.
PSA 727
.
N541PS
.
#PSA #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting #aviación #aviacion #avión #avion #Luftfahrt #Flugzeuge

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 14

Jul 14

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

TWA 720 Postcard
.
N793TW
.
#TWA #B720 #aviation #airplanes #avgeek #planes #postcards #postcard #travel #planespotting #aviación #aviacion #avión #avion #Luftfahrt #Flugzeuge

**Postcrossing.com** @postcrossing@mastodon.social · Jul 14

Jul 14

Postcrossing.com @postcrossing@mastodon.social

It's our birthdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Twenty years of filling up the world's mailboxes with happy mail!

https://www.postcrossing.com/blog/2025/07/14/20-years-of-postcrossing-a-postcard-lounge-and-a-new-stamp-from-the-netherlands

www.postcrossing.com · Jul 1420 years of Postcrossing, a Postcard Lounge and a new stamp from the Netherlands!It’s our birthday! 🥳 Come celebrate 20 years of postcards, connections, and this lovely community that keeps the magic going.

#postcards #postcrossing #postcrossing20

**Chris Bond** @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social · Jul 13

Jul 13

Chris Bond @Vibracobra23@mastodon.social

Printed monochrome postcard showing a view of Lanyon Cromlech in West Penwith, Cornwall. Published by F. Frith & Co Ltd of Reigate in the Frith's Series, № 22985, photo registered in 1890. Postally unused, but is c.1905-10.

A vintage printed postcard showing Lanyon Cromlech or Lanyon Quoit, a portal tomb or dolmen in the parish of Madron in West Cornwall. The monument fell in 1815 and was re-erected in 1824, though to a lesser height.

#LanyonQuoit #Dolmens #Cornwall

Drag & drop to upload

Recent searches

Search options

Administered by:

Server stats:

#postcards