Date of use : 1893 Germany

Deutsche Reichspost Card to P.H. Bau, Christiansfeld, Denmark

A postcard bearing the "Deutsche Reichspost" (German Empire Post) inscription was sent to P.H. Bau, a photographer or photo studio in Christiansfeld, Denmark. Unfortunately, no documentation or information about this individual or studio has been found. Such postcards were typically used for personal or commercial communication. The address on the card reads "Herrn P.H. Bau" in Christiansfeld.

Christiansfeld is a historic town in Denmark, founded in 1773 by the Moravian Church (Herrnhut Brethren). The town is named after King Christian VII of Denmark.

Record Information

Title: Deutsche Reichspost Card to P.H. Bau, Christiansfeld, Denmark

Category: Photographic History / Postal History

Subcategory: Cross-Border Correspondence / Photographer Trade

Country: Germany (Origin) / Denmark (Destination)

City: (Unknown German city) → Christiansfeld

Date of use: 1893

Recipient: P.H. Bau, photographer or photo studio, Christiansfeld, Denmark (no further documentation found)

Object Type: Postal card (Deutsche Reichspost issue)

Postal Features: Printed "Deutsche Reichspost" inscription, manuscript address, German and Danish postal markings (likely)

Language: German

Material: Paper postal card

Dimensions: Standard postcard format

Collection Theme: German-Danish photographic trade, 19th century photography networks, Deutsche Reichspost postal history, photographers in Southern Denmark.

Archival Significance: This 1893 Deutsche Reichspost card addressed to P.H. Bau, a photographer in Christiansfeld, Denmark, represents a rare piece of evidence pointing to cross-border photographic networks in the late 19th century. Although no specific information about P.H. Bau has been located, the card's existence confirms that a photographer or photographic business was active in Christiansfeld around this period. Christiansfeld itself, a town with a unique history tied to the Moravian Church, adds a layer of cultural context. This item serves as a primary source for understanding how photographers in smaller European towns were connected to the broader professional community, likely for ordering supplies, sharing techniques, or conducting business correspondence with German counterparts. It highlights the role of postal systems like the Deutsche Reichspost in facilitating international communication within the growing field of professional photography.

Research Note:

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