It was especially popular in vacation spots. Here in Texas, professional photographers set up shop near the beaches along the Gulf. You'd pose in your swim suit in his studio before a painted beach scene. It would be printed as a postcard you could send to your friends--proof that you really were at this famous place. THEN, you'd actually go to the beach. Barbara Brixey Wylie [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 1:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILVERMIL] Post card question This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3g.2ADI/4541 Message Board Post: back in late 1800's or early 1900's did some photos get put on post cards. Just found two with my Grandfather on them Thanks ==== ILVERMIL Mailing List ==== "The Past, and Present, Building a Future for Our Children." Kristie Setser- List Admin. http://www.gentrails.com/vermil.shtml http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilvermil ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx