Date of use : 1909 Germany

Dresden 1909 Photo Exhibition Special Postcard and Cancel

Internationale Photographische Ausstellung Dresden 1909 – Special Postmarked Postcard. The International Photographic Exhibition Dresden 1909 (Internationale Photographische Ausstellung Dresden 1909) was held from May 1 to October 31, 1909. This exhibition aimed to highlight the development of photographic art and its significance on an international scale. Bringing together works from photographers across different countries, the exhibition showcased the artistic and technical aspects of photography in a broad spectrum. Additionally, innovative products in the fields of optics and chemistry were introduced during the event. This exhibition played a crucial role in establishing photography as both an artistic and scientific discipline in the early 20th century, serving as an important platform for the international photographic community.

Record Information

Title: Dresden 1909 Photo Exhibition Special Postcard and Cancel

Category: Photographic Exhibition History / Postal History

Subcategory: International Exhibitions / Commemorative Postmarks

Country: Germany

City: Dresden

Date of use: 1909 (exhibition held 1 May – 31 October 1909)

Event: Internationale Photographische Ausstellung Dresden 1909 (International Photographic Exhibition)

Object Type: Commemorative postcard / exhibition souvenir

Postal Features: Special exhibition postmark, commemorative cancellation

Language: German

Material: Printed card stock

Dimensions: Standard postcard format

Collection Theme: International photographic exhibitions, early 20th century photography culture, German postal history, commemorative philately

Archival Significance: This 1909 postcard commemorates the International Photographic Exhibition held in Dresden from May 1 to October 31, 1909. This landmark event brought together photographers, manufacturers, and innovators from across the world, showcasing both the artistic and technical dimensions of photography. The exhibition served as a crucial platform for introducing new developments in optics, chemistry, and photographic processes, helping to establish photography as a recognized artistic and scientific discipline in the early 20th century. The special exhibition postmark and commemorative cancellation make this item a valuable piece of both postal history and photographic history. This postcard is a primary source for understanding the international networks that connected photographers, the role of exhibitions in promoting photographic art and technology, and the cultural significance of photography in pre-World War I Germany.

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