About This Postcard
This antique postcard features a scene from the historic fishing village of Volendam, Netherlands, titled Groeten uit VOLENDAM (Greetings from Volendam). The image captures a fisherman in traditional attire rowing a small boat in the harbor, with several classic Dutch sailing ships moored in the background. This card offers a glimpse into the everyday maritime life of the village before it transitioned primarily into a tourist destination.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1900–1905)
City: Volendam
Country: Netherlands
Topic: Maritime History, Traditional Fishing, Dutch Life, Rowboats and Sailing Ships, Volendam Harbor.
Condition: Unposted / Uncirculated
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Uitg. W. Spaander (Series No. 9753)
Printer: Likely Dutch or German Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype (Fine-detail monochromatic print)
Additional Information
The publisher, W. Spaander, was a prominent name in Volendam; the famous Hotel Spaander was a central hub for international artists during this era. The back of the card features the Dutch term Drukwerk Briefkaart (Printed Postcard) and instructions from the Algemeene Postvereeniging (Universal Postal Union) in both Dutch and French. The undivided back design indicates this card was manufactured before 1905, as later regulations required a vertical line to separate the message from the address.
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