ANTIQUE 1938 Schippers und Vanderville’s Empire Exhibition GLASGOW POSTCARD

Measurements: approx. 5 1/2 inches x 3 7/8 inches

Maker: N/A

Paper: postcard

Text: Schippers und Vanderville’s Zwergenstadt: Märchenland Liliput Einzig auf der ganzen Welt. Translated to Schippers and Vanderville’s dwarventown: Fairyland Lilliput unique in the whole world.

Additional Notes: Penned handwritten message.

Stamps and postmarks: 1/2 D grenn stamps x 2. Postmarks Empire Exhibition Glasgow May to October 1938. Glasgow June 1938.

Addressee: Mrs. M. Arthur, Brookfield Road, West Kirby, Cheshire, England

Sale Notes: Only the original postcard is for sale. The enhanced and colourised images are for your appreciation only.

Holding this evocative 1938 Empire Exhibition postcard from Glasgow is akin to stepping into a time capsule, drawing one into a vibrant tableau of entertainers and participants of “Schippers und Vanderville’s Zwergenstadt: Märchenland Liliput.” The picture captures a diverse group, from performers donning flamboyant costumes to individuals in formal attire, all posing in front of a whimsically adorned stage. The meticulous details of their expressions and attire reflect the enthusiasm of a world preparing to present itself on a grand stage, echoing the imperial pride of the era.

This isn’t merely a postcard, but an artefact that tells a story—a magical representation of ‘Schippers and Vanderville’s Dwarventown: Fairyland Lilliput.’ It resonates with the voices and visions of a world nearly a century old, a microcosm of the grandeur and aspirations of its time.

A meticulously penned handwritten note graces its back, offering a personal connection to an individual of that era. It whispers tales of social interactions, of long-awaited news shared, of bonds maintained across distances.

Its stamps and postmarks, authentic reminders of a bygone postal era, specifically highlight the Empire Exhibition’s tenure from May to October 1938. A memento mailed in June 1938, it once travelled, bearing news, from Glasgow to Mrs. M. Arthur’s residence in Brookfield Road, West Kirby, Cheshire, England.

While the sale encompasses just the original postcard, enhanced and colourised images breathe life into its monochromatic elegance, emphasizing the vibrancy of the time.

For a collector, this postcard is a narrative. It offers a glimpse into individual stories set against the backdrop of global events. It beckons those who appreciate the subtleties of history, the nuances of culture, and the inherent value of preserved memories. In the realm of collectibles, it stands out as a testament to an era of imperial grandiosity and artistic fervour—a must-have for those keen on safeguarding pieces of the past.

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