Ephemera of Us Collection – Vintage Naval Portrait Greeting Cards (5-Pack)

The Paire Collection presents five archival-style greeting cards drawn from the Ephemera of Us vintage photography archive. Each image features men photographed together in naval or maritime service attire during the early twentieth century, preserving moments of companionship, service, and everyday life within maritime environments.

Naval portrait photography played an important role in documenting sailors during this period. Studio portraits and informal photographs alike often captured individuals alongside fellow crew members or close companions. These images recorded friendships formed through shared service, travel, and long periods spent at sea.

Carefully reproduced from restored archival photographs, each image retains the tonal softness and visual atmosphere associated with early twentieth-century photographic processes. The compositions highlight both the formal traditions of portrait photography and the quiet familiarity between those pictured together.

Printed on substantial 271gsm uncoated white paper, the cards maintain the tactile character of traditional correspondence. Their blank interiors allow the cards to serve as personal letters, thoughtful messages, or keepsake notes exchanged between friends.

Together the five images form a small visual archive—objects that function both as stationery and as preserved fragments of historical photography.

Included in the Set

This 5-card collection includes:

• Five archival photographic designs
• Five matching white envelopes
• Blank interiors for personal messages

Each card measures 4.25" × 5.5"

Product Features

• Heavy 271gsm uncoated white paper
• Archival-style photographic printing
• 5 matching white envelopes included
• Standard 4.25" × 5.5" greeting card size

Care Instructions

Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of the card outwards.

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House, flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Use a soft, clean, and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off the center of the card outwards.