White border period, 1915-1930

In the WWI era, German- printed postcard imports stopped, and more American publishing companies started producing cards. White borders became common. This reduced ink usage and the need for precise trimming. One common observation during this period is the low-quality images on the fronts of the cards.

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University Library, Bethlehem, Pa. Eagle Post Card View Co., New York, N.Y.

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Mount Pisgah Trestle, Switch Back Railroad, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Published by Tosh's Department Store, Mauch Chunk, Pa.; Printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, Ill.

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James Ward Packard Laboratory, Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pa. Curt Teich & Co., Chicago.

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Free Bridge over Wabash River, Mt. Carmet, Ill. Curteich, Chicago.

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"On the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway" - Railroad Bridge at Kilbourn, Wis.