Picturing Illinois: Twentieth-Century Postcard Art from Chicago to Cairo

by John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle

Book Overview

The American picture postcard debuted around the start of the twentieth century, creating an enthusiasm for sending and collecting postcard art that continued for decades. As a form of popular culture, scenic postcards strongly influenced how Americans conceptualized both faraway and nearby places through portrayals of landscapes, buildings, and historic sites. In this gloriously illustrated history of the picture postcard in Illinois, John A...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252036824
• ISBN13: 9780252036828
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.2" x 10.2"