As with stamps, coins and banknotes, distinct terminology and jargon developed to describe various aspects of deltiology. Here are some common terms to get you up to speed:
View Card:
Any card containing a representation of a town, city or scene. Cards with more than one picture are called "mulitviews".
Rackcards or Freecards:
Advertising giveaways common in cafes and hotel lobbies.
Oilette:
A card made to look like a painting with discernable brushstrokes.
Oversize:
Also called "continental".
Any card larger than the "standard" 6"x4". Early cards were a standard 3.5"x5.5".
Mechanical:
A card with moving parts
Foxing:
Brown, hard-to-remove blemishes, usually mildew.
Die Cut:
A card cut to a unique shape, like Santa or a car.
Linen:
A fabric style treatment often used to disguise cheap paper
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