This exhibition highlight at Hernals District Museum showcases 'Mechanical Postcards'. These vintage collectibles, popular around 1900, demonstrate sophisticated paper engineering and early 20th-century printing innovation. Visitors can explore various types of these delicate, interactive paper constructions, revealing their diverse purposes.
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This highlight showcases 'Mechanical Postcards', popular around 1900, featuring moving parts and intricate paper engineering. The collection displays examples of advanced printing and crafting techniques from the era, illustrating their popularity as both collectibles and advertising tools.
This collection highlight focuses on 'Mechanical Postcards', a popular item around the turn of the 20th century, characterized by their movable parts and sophisticated paper engineering. These cards were prime examples of the most advanced color printing and paper processing techniques of their time. The intricate die-cutting for delicate components and manual final assembly suggest a complex production process, especially given the limited quantities produced. Different types of mechanical cards are distinguished, including 'Drehkarten' (rotary cards) that create optical effects by turning a disc, 'Kulissenkarten' (backdrop cards) where numerous elements pop up upon opening, often adorned with detailed embellishments like embossing on floral cards, and 'Klappkarten' (folding cards) that reveal a surprising new image when opened. 'Ziehkarten' (pull cards) feature two layers where one can be moved by pulling a tab, altering the card's image. These mechanical cards tapped into people's curiosity, offering interactive visual experiences long before digital technology. However, the frequent manipulation of these delicate paper constructions means that very few examples have survived to the present day. The cards also served various purposes, including advertising, sometimes as inserts with products like coffee, and occasionally featured erotic motifs or subtle social commentary disguised as background elements. Their attractive nature made them ideal promotional tools.
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