Pre-Linen Litho & Linen Postcards

A bold, textured era of American postcard design — from early color lithography to the vibrant linen style — celebrated for its color, charm, and mid‑century travel imagery.

Pre‑Linen Lithograph and Linen postcards showcase the transition from early color printing to the iconic linen look that defined early postcard design and mid‑century American tourism imagery. Pre‑Linen Lithograph postcards (1907 - 1929) were printed using smooth‑surface chromolithography and tinted halftone methods, producing soft, painterly color views. In the 1930s, Linen postcards (1930 - 1950s) introduced bold saturated colors, and dramatic compositions printed on high rag-content paper and remained popular until the 1950s.

Browse our Product Gallery to view a rotating selection of available Pre‑Linen Litho & Linen Era postcards.