Novelty Postcard: The Language of Stamps

Norway · 1910 · Not applicable (postcard)

A color printed postcard depicting a man and a woman, with the woman holding a stamp album. Speech bubbles illustrate various stamp designs, conveying messages between the two, representing 'the language of stamps'.

This postcard reflects the popular hobby of philately in the early 20th century and the cultural phenomenon of 'the language of stamps,' where specific stamps were used to convey secret messages. It's a charming example of social communication through collecting.