prentbriefkaarten
Prentbriefkaarten, literally “print postcards” in Dutch, refer to a class of illustrated postcards produced mainly in the Netherlands and the Dutch-speaking parts of Belgium (Flanders) from the late 19th to the early 20th century. They differ from later photo postcards in that the image on the front was created as a pre-printed illustration, often lithographed or chromolithographed, rather than a photographic image. The subjects varied widely, including landscapes, city views, historical scenes, folklore, humor, and promotional advertising.
The design typically featured a printed image on the front while the back offered space for a
Collecting and study of prentbriefkaarten focus on printing techniques, the artist or photographer credit, the publisher,