What do Scottish fishwives, an unreadable postcard message, King Edward VII, and a Wild Berry Cosmo have in common? Apparently...quite a lot. This week, Kara and Jessica investigate a vintage postcard titled Scotch Fishers' Washing Day, featuring women washing clothes along a Scottish stream—an ordinary moment that somehow became a tourist souvenir. Along the way, they try to decipher a mysterious message from Jessie, wonder why she was in such a hurry, and ask the question that started it all: Who looked at women doing laundry and thought, "This would make a great postcard"? The episode also includes a fascinating history of Scotland's fishwives, a beautiful New Zealand stamp, a listener-assisted history rabbit hole, Tavern Mail featuring postcards from New Orleans, Australia, Hollywood, and the Spam Museum, plus another round of unpredictable Cold Reads. As always... Every postcard leaves behind a few clues... and a lot of unanswered questions. 📮 Have a vintage postcard with a mystery? We'd love to hear from you! Keywords Vintage Postcards, Postal History, Ephemera, Antique Postcards, Postcard Collecting, History Podcast, Americana, Vintage Travel, Postmarked and Tipsy, Historical Mysteries About the Podcast Postmarked & Tipsy is a podcast where history, postcards, cocktails, and curiosity collide. From bizarre postcard messages to forgotten places, roadside attractions, family drama and strange slices of everyday life, we explore the stories hidden in vintage mail — one postcard at a time. Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy Website: www.postmarkedtipsy.com Support the Show If you'd like to support the podcast, share an episode, follow us on social media or tell another vintage-loving history nerd about the tavern. Disclaimer The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment, educational and commentary purposes. Some postcards discussed may contain outdated language, historical inaccuracies, personal messages or themes reflective of the time period in which they were written. Certain identifying details may be omitted or generalized out of respect for privacy. While we strive to present accurate historical context and research, interpretations, theories, and commentary expressed during the podcast are those of the hosts. Postmarked & Tipsy features cocktail-themed content and occasional discussion of alcohol as part of the show’s atmosphere, storytelling and historical themes. We encourage responsible and legal alcohol consumption at all times. Our content is intended for adult audiences of legal drinking age and is not intended to promote excessive drinking, substance abuse or unsafe behavior. If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive. If alcohol or substance use is affecting you or someone you know, support is available through local mental health, addiction recovery and crisis support services in your area. Listener discretion is advised.
