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santa

Ellen H. Clapsaddle, The Int. Art Pub. Co, no date

 

A "mechanical" postcard has moving parts such as pop-up or fold-out elements, pull tabs and wheels that turn.  I wanted to share these delightful cards, most of which are 100 years old, but then there would be no way for internet visitors to turn the wheels.  So, I decided to simulate the motion by animating some of these enchanting cards from my collection. 

Prior to animating them, I digitally restored all of these cards to varying degrees.  See the example below.  I also added the frames.  When known, artist, publisher and date information is listed.  All of the ones on this page have a Christmas theme.  Have fun and look for more mechanicals on Valentine's Day.  BBR

 

 


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candles

 

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three bells

 

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window

Ellen H. Clapsaddle, The Int. Art Pub. Co, mailed 1915

 

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two bells

 

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woods

Ellen H. Clapsaddle, The Int. Art Pub. Co, no date

 

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lighthouse

The Int. Art Pub. Co , mailed 1911

 

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three bells

 

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choir

Ellen H. Clapsaddle, The Int. Art Pub. Co, no date

 

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kiss

 

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The winter background and silver ornaments are by Jaguarwoman