What is Postcard?
[[File:SS United States postcard.jpg|thumb|<small>Postcard depicting a [[steamship]]</small>]] [[File:Postcard paplynsky.JPEG|thumb|<small>Typical other side of the postcard, with the [[address]], and a message</small>]] A '''postcard''' or '''post card''' is a [[rectangle|rectangular]] piece of [[paper]] or cardboard, which is intended to send a short message by post. Usually, a postcard is mailed without an [[envelope]]. Modern postcards usually have a [[photo]] or an [[image]] on one side of the card, the other side contains space for writing the address and a short message. The first postcards were used in the second half of the 19th century. Today, many people send postcards when they are on [[holiday]]. The designs of post cards have evolved since the early ages and many prefer to send personalized post cards now which gives a personal touch or adds a feeling or emotion to it. == Other websites == {{commonscat| Postcards}} * {{wiktionary-inline}} [http://www.cpaphil.com www.cpaphil.com] Cpaphil is the largest site offering more than 1m vintage postcards online {{stub}} [[Category:Postal services]]