Photography in Postal History

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Friday, 2 September 2022

The Photograph Shop by W.B. Luce

Damga tarihi : 30/01/1903 Amerika

The Photograph Shop, W.B. Luce antetli iş zarfı.

Date of use : 30/01/1903 USA

Business stationery.Used by the company The Photograph Shop,W.B. Luce.

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Photo-Metro Switzerland Business Postcard

Front side of the postcard from Photo-Metro, Switzerland, showing printed business header and meter imprint linked to photographic equipment distribution.

Damga tarihi : 1925 İsviçre

Fotoğrafik ekipmanlar satıcısı Photo-Metro firmasına ait antetli posta kartı.

Back of the Photo-Metro postcard displaying typed correspondence and address field, illustrating photo industry communication in mid-20th century Switzerland.

Date of use : 1925 Switzerland

Business stationery, postcard.Used by the company Photo-Metro.Dealer of the photographic equipments.

Saturday, 21 August 2021

Argenta Photographic Paper Business Stationery – Germany

Front of business envelope from Argenta, German manufacturer of photographic paper, showing company branding and vintage stationery design.

Damga tarihi : 1923 Almanya

Merkezi Almanya Münih'te bulunan fotoğraf kağıtları üreticisi Argenta firmasına ait antetli iş zarfı.Firma 1950'li yılların ortasında faaliyetlerine son vermiştir.

Date of use : 1923 Germany

Business stationery.Used by the company Argenta fabrik photographischer papiere,manufacturer of photographic paper.The company shut its doors in about mid of the 1950s.

Friday, 13 August 2021

Jones Photo Supplies Business Mail – Hong Kong to Germany

Front of envelope from Jones Photo Supplies Ltd., Hong Kong, sent to Obergassner in Germany, showing international photographic trade communication.

Damga tarihi : 1970 Hong Kong

Jones Photo Supplies Ltd antetli zarf. Almanya'da bulunan Obergassner firmasına gönderilmiş.

Date of use : 1970 Hong Kong

Business stationery.Used by the company Jones Photo Supplies Ltd. The letter was adressed to Obergassner company in Germany.

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Fotohous Steins German Photo Dealer Stationery

Business envelope from Fotohous Steins, a German photography studio and dealer of photographic supplies, showcasing mid-century professional identity.

Damga tarihi : 1955 Almanya

Fotoğraf malzemeleri satısıcı ve fotoğraf stüdyosu "Steins fotohous" antetli kart.

Back of the envelope may include postal marks, sender location, or date stamps reflecting Germany’s photographic business communications.

Date of use : 1955 Germany

Business stationery (Cover).Used by the "Fotohous Steıns" (dealer of the photographic materials) company is working in photography business activities,alsı photography studio.

Monday, 15 March 2021

Lowman & Hanford: Photographic Supplies Dealer & Printing Co.

Business stationery of Lowman & Hanford, a US photographic supplies dealer and printing company.

Damga tarihi : 1905 Amerika

Lowman & Hanford antetli iş zarfı.Fotoğraf malzemeleri satıcısı.

Date of use : 1905 USA

Business stationery.Used by the Lowman & Hanford stationery and printing co, also dealer of the photographic supplies.

Monday, 8 March 2021

Lehmann & Balzer Optics Business Postcard to Agfa Photo

Vintage business postcard from Lehmann & Balzer, optics and filters manufacturer, addressed to Agfa Photo, German photographic materials producer.

Damga tarihi : 1949 Almanya

Lehmann&Balzer (Optik ve filtre üreticisi firma) antetli posta kartı.Agfa (Fotoğraf makinaları ve fotoğrafik malzemeler üreticisi) firmasına gönderilmiş.

Connecting Photographic Innovators: Lehmann & Balzer and Agfa

Date of use : 1949 Germany

Business stationery (Post card).Used by the Lehmann&Balzer ( Manufacturer of Optics and filters).The card was addressed to the company Agfa Photo (Manufacturer of cameras and photographic materials).

About This Blog
This blog was created with the aim of enhancing historical awareness in the fields of photography and philately, while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage. Through envelopes, postcards, and similar visual materials, it seeks to trace the footprints of the past and reflect the social, cultural, and economic structures of specific periods.

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