TheOldBarnDoor
Announcement
I offer antique and vintage postcards, Victorian Trade Cards, Misc Paper Ephemera, Art Photography and photography related home décor items such as pillow covers, coasters and enlargements. Many antique postcards and Victorian Trade cards are works of art while other postcards capture and preserve our history. My photography reflects my world, mostly here on the farm. I trust you will find some treasures here worthy of addition to your collection. Welcome to the World Headquarters of TheOldBarnDoor.
To make shopping easier in my large shop, feel free to use the SECTIONS search box in the upper left on this screen. And, if you still don't see what you are looking for, click Contact Seller and I'll see how I can help you out.
CANADA TO US MAIL - Mail and packages continue to experience delays as they enter and clear US Customs. I am noticing longer delivery times for first class letter mail from Canada to the US as well. Items now take 14, sometimes up to 20 business days to arrive so please be patient but do feel free to stay in touch with me. First class letter mail DOES NOT include tracking so please be patient while waiting for your treasure(s) to arrive. Thank you for your understanding during this extraordinary time.
As a full time farmer, I'm not sure where I found the time to amass all this stuff...somehow it just happened. Now is the time to share my collection of postcards and ephemera with others. Enjoy your visit to The Old Barn Door and if you are looking for something in particular...feel free to ask.
I have two other shops here on Etsy
For vintage finds and treasures check out this shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Farmhouseattic
For handcrafted designs I'd be delighted if you visited me here
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MyBack40
I am privileged to live on land that is part of the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, adjacent to Wendat, and Anishnaabeg territories, and to the Kanien’keha:ka community of Tyendinaga.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Luci on Mar 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWhen you look at the card you see how things have changed and how they have not. Thank-you, Luci
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Wanda on Mar 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove this shop! It’s a wonderful place for those who can’t resist ephemera - like me! My early 1900’s Easter postcard is exquisite and arrived in pristine condition due to the fact that it was very well protected by the extra wrapping.
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Francess123 on Mar 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI just received this and L❤️VE it! I will be matting/framing/hanging it in my home. A wonderful purchase, typically the case with this excellent shop.
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OctoberGypsy on Mar 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat card received quickly and in good condition. THANK YOU!
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OctoberGypsy on Mar 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery cute Easter card in good condition and received quickly. Thank you for the great service and thoughtful note!
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About TheOldBarnDoor
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Yup, this is the old barn -
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Some of the girls -
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Some of the other girls -
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One of the cabinets full of treasured postcards and ephemera -
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Frankie Beans, the Director of Entertainment at the World Headquarters of TheOldBarnDoor
Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Shop members
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Patricia Gale
Owner, Deltiologist Photographer Full Time Farmer
I am a full time farmer, shepherdess, chicken wrangler, heirloom vegetable goddess, Deltiologist and an “as time permits” Photographer. My love of stamp collecting turned into a postcard and ephemera passion
Production partners
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High Quality Photo Finishing and photo home decor
New York, NY
I have developed a strategic alliance with a high quality photo finishing lab to produce some of my photos and photographic home decor items
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Specialty Printing Lab
Montreal, QC
I have developed a strategic alliance with an outside manufacturer in order to offer you more possibilities for your home décor.
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Photography Production House
Toronto, ON
I have a strategic alliance with this high quality producer of a wide range of photographic related items.
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Professional Photo Print Lab
Atlanta, GA
Provider of high quality photo related items
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Professional Printing Services
Lexington, MA
Provider of a wide range of support and marketing materials to small and medium sized business
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 1 hour of purchase
Privacy
We only use customer information to fulfill orders. We do not store or use customer information for any other purpose. Information such as name, address, and email address is not stored on our computers or the Cloud etc. For tax purposes we retain paper copies of transactions for a period of 2 years. If and when required, we will communicate with you about your order status using the Etsy platform.
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Frequently asked questions
WHEN WILL MY ORDER ARRIVE?
I ship items quickly, and accurately mark the date when your item is shipped. Then it is over to the postal system(s) to move the item along. Each listing does state an approximate delivery time frame. Please remember Etsy's quoted Estimated Delivery Date is just that - an estimate. Many factors can impact the actual delivery. If you have questions though, please reach out to me and I'll see how I can help.
DO ITEMS HAVE TRACKING?
Many items (such as postcards and ephemera) are mailed first class letter mail and DO NOT have tracking. Tracking is expensive so shipping without tracking, allows you the most cost effective way to add to your collection. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask
WHY ARE SHIPPING COSTS SO HIGH?
Etsy now requires all items must be shipped with tracking for sellers to be considered a trusted seller, this protects both you and me as a seller. Tracking applies so some, not all items listed in my shop. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have in advance of your purchase.
Canada Post in Jan 2022 increased their package shipping rates within Canada and to the US and that is reflected in the shipping costs charged with tracking.
The postage rates charged are actual Canada Post rates, however any postal overage of $2 or more will automatically be refunded to you. (based on your actual location)
Thank you for your understanding.
WHY ARE YOU NOT A STAR SELLER?
I meet all requirements for Star Seller rating (expect for tracked shipping) and I am known for exceptional products and customer service. However, it does not seem fair to ask you to pay for tracked shipping (at a cost of between $10-$18 depending on your location) on postcards and ephemera (unless you want to). Non US sellers do not have the same options for tracking on first class mail that US based shops do, so I cannot meet the tracked package requirement that Etsy has set forth. Suffice to say, my customers think I'm a Star Seller, just look at my feedback profile. Thank you for your understanding.