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You just got a great bakelite radio, or jewelry or even poker chips. But is it REALLY Bakelite? Many retailers either try to fool customers or really can't tell the difference themselves between several types of vintage plastics. Let's see if we can help!
- Historical Retail
People often find themselves in possession of an old postcard and want to know how old it is.
If the postcard is used, the most obvious solution is to check the date on the postmark. However, there are many vintage postcards out there that were never mailed, so here are some clues to determining the age of your post card. These are general guidelines. There are exceptions to most of these rules, but these guidelines will give you a general idea of how old your postcard is.