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As we were : American photographic postcards, 1905–1930
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As we were : American photographic postcards, 1905–1930

by Rosamond B. Vaule, Richard Benson

This study examines the social and historical significance of American photographic postcards from the early twentieth century. It details their manufacture and dissemination, featuring over two hundred duotone reproductions of diverse regional imagery.

Accession 31429 ISBN 1567922503 Publisher David R. Godine, Publisher
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