Date of use : 1946 Germany

COPYFLEX GmbH: Light-Based Printing Card from 1946 Fürth

COPYFLEX GmbH operated in the 1940s in the city of Fürth, Germany, and was officially known as "Gesellschaft für phototechnische Apparatebau m.b.H." The company specialized in the production of photographic technology devices and developed printing technologies using light, as emphasized by its slogan, "Druck mit Licht" (Printing with Light). In the lower left corner of the card, the company's logo and this distinctive slogan are displayed. The presence of a mythological figure in the logo suggests the firm's innovative and artistic approach. The content of the card includes a request for a cash book from the Karl Wich company. Dated 1946, it serves as a significant example of the post-war period, reflecting the restructuring of commercial activities during that time.

Record Information

Title: COPYFLEX GmbH: Light-Based Printing Card from 1946 Fürth

Category: Photographic Technology History / Commercial Ephemera

Subcategory: Post-WWII Industry / Printing Technology

Country: Germany

City: Fürth in Bayern (Marienstr. 3) / Berlin branch also listed

Date of use: 1946

Company: COPYFLEX GmbH (Gesellschaft für phototechnische Apparatebau m.b.H.)

Specialization: Photographic technology devices, light-based printing systems

Slogan: "Druck mit Licht" (Printing with Light)

Logo: Mythological figure, suggesting artistic and innovative approach

Recipient: Karl Wich, Bürobedarf (office supplies), Fürth, Blumenstraße

Object Type: Commercial postcard / business correspondence

Content: Request for a cash book (order/inquiry)

Language: German

Material: Printed card stock

Dimensions: Standard postcard format

Collection Theme: Post-war German industry, photographic technology, light-based printing, commercial reconstruction

Archival Significance: This 1946 COPYFLEX GmbH postcard documents the operations of a German company specializing in phototechnical apparatus and light-based printing technology in the immediate post-World War II period. The company's slogan "Druck mit Licht" (Printing with Light) and its logo featuring a mythological figure reflect both technical innovation and artistic sensibility. The presence of a Berlin branch alongside the Fürth headquarters indicates the company's regional scope. The correspondence with Karl Wich, an office supply business, demonstrates the resumption of commercial activity and supply chains in the post-war economy. This item is a primary source for understanding the reconstruction of German industry after 1945, the role of photographic technology in printing and reproduction, and the everyday business practices that supported economic recovery. It represents the intersection of technical innovation, commercial networking, and material culture in post-war Germany.

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