As We Were: American Photographic Postcards, 1905-1930 (Hardcover)
August 26th, 2009 | 
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Today, no one seriously doubts the value, both aesthetic and historic, of the ubiquitous American photographic postcard. This was the medium that really brought photography to the masses; these cards were affordable, they were topical, and they could be sent for a penny anywhere in the country. The variety of imagery, much of it developed anonymously in small studios, much of it taken by inspired amateurs (these were the days when anyone could, and many folks did, own a camera) dis (more…)
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Engaging book
As We Were is an engaging book. I wish there had been more photos. However, the ones that were used were interesting and informative and added to the contents of the book.
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Was hoping for more photos
This book was priced quite high ($), considering the number of vintage photos inside. It is a hard back book, however, I truly was expecting many more photos,considering the large…
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Exploring Another Facet of American Identity
What a great book! Ms. Vaule’s informed research and graceful writing make “As We Were” a wonderful weekend or vacation read.
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A Choice bit of America
In “As we Were”, Ms. Vaule has a captured a choice bit of America as we changed from primarily a rural society to our urban culture of today.