Historical information

Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postcards were popular because they were a quick and easy way for individuals to communicate with each other and became an efficient method of sharing information and photographs.

Significance

Postcards provided a glimpse into the lifestyles of the sender which sometimes included a photograph of family or a hand drawn scene as in the accompanying example. As such, they formed part of family history.

Physical description

Black and white printed postcard of a hand drawn single horse cart with driver. Cart is carrying a large wooden barrel with hose attached. Brick homestead building in background. Unwritten on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten inscription on bottom left of page - How we got our water in the pre Yan Yeanite era
Handwritten inscription on bottom right of page – From drawing by G. G. McCrae Christmas 1881