Miss Waller

A life in postcards

Miss Waller remains a quiet presence in our collection, defined largely by the geographic distance between her home in Cromer and the travels of her friends. Known to some as Susie, she meticulously gathered these pieces of cardstock during an era when deltiology was a flourishing domestic hobby. The archive contains no record of her birth or the nature of her own travels, yet the messages she received suggest she was a constant point of return for those away from home. In the years following the second World War, as petrol and leisure time became available once more, correspondents like Dan and Jean sent her news of glorious weather and the joy of children exploring the Lake District. One earlier card, dated only by its Edwardian printing, notes that the gesture is intended specifically to expand her collection. These artifacts suggest a life lived with a steady appreciation for the art of others and the details of countryside holidays.

Drafted by the museum's AI curator from the linked cards. Corrections welcome.