THE CABINET CARD GALLERY

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman and her collie dog. The photographers model is skimpily dressed and most of her legs are exposed. This image is risque for it’s era. The photographer is listed as “Underwood”. It is my hypothesis that this postcard was actually produced by the publishing company of Underwood & Underwood. This New York firm existed between 1882 and 1920. The company was founded by photographers Elmer and Burt Underwood in Ottawa, Kansas. The headquarters was moved to New York City in 1897. The firm grew and soon had offices in Toronto, Canada and London, England. Underwood & Underwood was known for publishing stereo-views, and in fact, they published nearly 40,000 titles. In 1910 they began to supply news photos for newspapers and postcard publishers. It appears that the image seen in this photo postcard was supplied by Underwood to the National Herald. Underwood & Underwood was sold to the Keystone View Company in 1921. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo (London, England) as part of a series (No. A362-3). SOLD

This vintage real photo postcard features two adorable siblings clad in bathing suits preparing for the beach. Both children are holding shovels and the little boy is also holding a pail. They are ready to build castles in the sand. This postcard was published by Gale’s Studios, which had branches in multiple cities in the United Kingdom. This is likely a one-of-a-kind photo postcard. The postcard is in overall good condition (see scans).

This vintage Postcard is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $34.00 or best offer.

Interested collectors may view the listing here:

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This memorial cabinet card was published in loving memory of William B. Banning (age 21). He died in 1888. This photograph was was likely commissioned by Mr. Banning’s family in order to keep his memory alive. The publisher of this card as well as Banning’s hometown are not indicated on the cabinet card. Preliminary internet research did reveal some information about William Banning. He was born on 7/26/1867 in Hartland, Connecticut. He lived there until his death. His father was Cowdry Ambrose Banning (1831-1918). He worked as a farmer. His mother was Marth A Bowers (Banning) (1841-?). He had one sibling; a sister named Clara Jane Banning (Barnes). He is buried in the East Hartland Cemetery in Hartland. I was unable to find his cause of death. SOLD

This is a real photo postcard featuring Miss Doris Stocker (1886–1968), a celebrated Edwardian musical comedy actress and singer. The postcard was published by Davidson Brothers of London (Series 2263) and photographed by the well-regarded studio of Bassano. Stocker is pictured in an elegant feathered hat and ruffled costume, her expression refined and engaging, which perfectly reflects her reputation as one of the most charming stars of the Edwardian stage. On the reverse, the card carries a handwritten note. The text, though incomplete, reads: “My Dear Alice, just a few lines to you hoping you are fairly quite well, what do you think about that idea about that box? I think it would be alright. we should…”The remainder trails off. Doris Stocker was born in Bombay, British India in 1886 and moved with her family to London in the 1890s. She became a chorus girl under George Edwardes at the famous Gaiety Theatre before moving into starring roles in West End musical comedies. Among her best-known performances were in The Cingalee (1904), A Waltz Dream (1911), Theodore & Co. (1912), and To-Night’s the Night (Shubert Theatre, New York, 1914). In 1917, she married Sir Henry Segrave, who later became famous for breaking world land and water speed records. Doris retired from the stage after her marriage and lived a quieter life, though she remained a figure of public interest, particularly following Sir Henry’s tragic death in 1930. He died in a racing boat accident while setting a racing boat speed record of nearly 99 miles per hour. She passed away in London in 1968. The postcard is in excellent condition for its age. The photographic image is clear with strong contrast. The reverse shows a neat handwritten message (see scans).

This vintage Postcard is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $14.95 or best offer.

Interested collectors may view the listing here:

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This vintage color postcard captures a lively street view of Main Street, Huntington, Long Island, New York, circa early 1950s. The photograph is taken at the intersection of Prospect Street and Main Street, looking east. The scene features a bustling downtown filled with classic automobiles from the era, including sedans and coupes parked along both sides of the street. Shops and storefronts line the left side, including signage for Abbott’s and other businesses, while large trees and a church spire rise above the streetscape, adding charm to this picturesque small-town setting. A red traffic light hangs prominently above the intersection, further rooting the image in mid-20th-century Americana. The reverse side includes a handwritten note postmarked in 1952, from Huntington, NY, with a 3-cent purple Jefferson stamp. The card was published by Louis Dormand, Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y. and printed in “Dexter Press” (Pearl River, NY) color (Kodachrome reproduction). (SOLD)

This vintage photograph is actually campaign literature. Horace D. Dickinson, Assistant City Attorney of Minneapolis, used this card in his quest to become the Special Judge of Municipal Court. Dickenson ran as a Republican. Mr Dickenson looks quite distinguished in his high collar shirt, bow tie, and suit jacket. This political advertisement reminds the reader that the Primary date was September 18, 1900. This card measures about 3 1/2″ x 5″ and is in very good condition (see scans).

This vintage Photograph is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $22.00 or best offer.

Interested collectors may view the listing here:

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