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Postcards from the 1890s and early 1900s

Western Canada

The Albertype Co. enjoyed wide distribution in British Columbia, as well as some use through other western provinces, including Manitoba and part of the North West Territories, later Saskatchewan.

Kelowna
Kelowna
1 photo
North Bend
North Bend
1 photo
Regina
Regina
1 photo
Vancouver
Vancouver
6 photos
Vernon
Vernon
2 photos
Victoria
Victoria
1 photo
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
3 photos

Some comments

Some commentary on these local publishers

Kelowna, BC

Publisher listed as G.H.E. Hudson Studios, Kelowna & Penticton

North Bend, BC

Publisher listed as Stedman Bros. It appears Stedman Bros. used Albertype cards for a springboard in launching their own postcard business.

Regina, NWT

Publisher listed as Canada Drug & Book Co. Ltd., Regina, Nelson & Revelstoke

Vancouver, BC

Publisher listed as Norman Caple & Co., Vancouver. Cards are numbered.

Vernon, BC

Publisher listed as Smith Brothers Book Store, Vernon & Kamloops

Victoria, BC

Publisher listed as Victoria Book & Stationery Co.

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher listed as Russell, Lang & Co.

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