Primul Război Mondial (1914-1918). Contribuţii cartofilice / The First World War (1914-1918) in deltiology

This article is the result of research of the museum's collection of postcards on the theme of the First World War, which was carried out in connection with the centenary since the war began. At the present stage of the evolution of historical science a special role belongs to the documentary s...

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Main Author: Ana Griţco
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: National Museum of History of Moldova 2015-10-01
Series:Tyragetia
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Online Access:https://www.nationalmuseum.md/en/press_releases/journal_tyragetia/the_first_world_war_1914_1918_in_deltiology/
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Summary:This article is the result of research of the museum's collection of postcards on the theme of the First World War, which was carried out in connection with the centenary since the war began. At the present stage of the evolution of historical science a special role belongs to the documentary sources that had previously been "less required", including illustrated postcards. At the beginning of the 20th century postcards know peak of their evolution. Being very popular, mobile and accessible, during the war they fulfilled several functions. In addition to performing the functions of postal items, they become an accessible form of propaganda and a source of supplementing military budget.
ISSN:1857-0240
2537-6330