Date of use : 1925 Romania

Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. Postcard with 1925 Entry Stamp

Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. is one of Germany's oldest optical companies, specializing in the production of optical devices and cameras. It was founded in 1756 in Vienna by Johann Christoph Voigtländer. The company is known for its pioneering inventions and high-quality products in the field of photography and optics. In 1840, Voigtländer produced the first fully metal-bodied camera and, in 1841, the first mathematically calculated photographic lens, known as the "Petzval lens." In 1868, Voigtländer & Sohn relocated from Vienna to Braunschweig and later became a joint-stock company (A.G. - Aktiengesellschaft).

Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. specialized in the production of optical instruments, binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, and particularly cameras. The company's headquarters in Braunschweig was the heart of its production and innovation during its most productive periods. By the early 20th century, the company had become one of the world leaders in camera manufacturing.

Additionally, the blue stamp "Eingang" (meaning "entry" in German) on the card is typically used to record the receipt of mail by a company or organization. This stamp indicates that the postcard was received by Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. on June 17, 1925.

The writing on the back of the card states:

"Please send me the current price list for Voigtländer & Sohn's cameras and lenses. Also, kindly inform me if you still have copies of Erwin Raupp's 'Porträtstudien' (Portrait Studies) album available, and provide the price. Thank you, with best regards. Al. Poni, (Romania) Lawyer."

Furthermore, the card mentions Erwin Raupp (1863-1931), a photographer and artist born in Germany. He was influential in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly known for his portrait photography work.

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