Children’s postcards from the 1930s often featured charming illustrations, vibrant colors, and whimsical themes. These postcards typically depicted playful scenes, such as children playing games, interacting with animals, or engaging in seasonal activities like sledding or beach outings. Popular characters from storybooks and comics also made frequent appearances.
The art style was usually nostalgic and innocent, reflecting the era’s emphasis on traditional values and simple pleasures. These postcards were used for both personal correspondence and as collectibles, capturing the cultural essence of childhood during that decade.
Here below is a set of lovely children’s postcards in the 1930s.
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1001 Nights, 1930 |
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Candy, 1930 |
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Cats on roof, 1930 |
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Children and black cat, 1930 |
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Children's hairdresser, circa 1930 |
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Dentist waiting room, circa 1930 |
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Fashion store, 1930 |
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Ice sorbet, 1930 |
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Motorcycle, circa 1930 |
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Painter, 1930 |
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The kitchen, circa 1930 |
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Cook stove, 1931 |
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Dancing, 1931 |
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On the motorcycle, 1931 |
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Crocodile, 1932 |
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Photographer, 1932 |
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Rain, 1932 |
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Letter, 1933 |
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Mailbox, 1933 |
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Boat, 1934 |
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Children, dog, and frog 1934 |
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Gate, 1934 |
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Skating, 1934 |
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The worshiper, 1934 |
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Tie, 1934 |
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Travel, 1937 |
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Shoe store, circa 1930 |
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Dentist, 1939 |
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Children tie, 1939 |
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Volendammer children, 1939 |
We can safely say
ReplyDelete1) The artist hated cats
2) He couldn't cook
3)His little ankle-biter dog was always in the way!
4)He had a fixation with silly hats!