A KID, A GOAT, AND A GOAT CART : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card photograph was taken outside and features a kid, a goat, and a goat cart. The child is dressed for cold weather as he sits in the cart holding a whip. The cart is more of a wagon than a cart. Note the large thin wheels. The goat is wearing a harness. The identity of the child and photographer are unknown. The location where the photograph was taken is also unknown. This cabinet card photo has cornerwear and is in overall good condition (see scans).

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Published in: on November 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PORTRAIT OF TWO SIBLINGS : FASHION : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features two siblings posing for their portrait at an unidentified photo studio. Big sister is wearing a long coat and is holding a purse which she is unsuccessfully hiding behind herself. The younger sibling has gained some height by standing on a chair. He is wearing a coat and an adorable navy cap. Judging by the children’s attire worn in this photograph; this photo was likely taken in winter. This portrait photo postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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Published in: on November 29, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Comments (2)  
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ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL AND HER THREE PHOTOGENIC CATS : RPPC : 1914

This color tinted vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl and her three beautiful cats. The child is wearing a pretty hat. The cats are extremely photogenic. This postcard is dated 1914 and was published by Rotophot (RPH) as part of a series (No.4315/2). Rotophot eventually morphed into Ross Verlag. his postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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Published in: on November 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Comments (1)  
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SIX WORKING MEN : OCCUPATIONAL : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

This vintage photograph features a group of six men. This appears to be an occupational photo. The men in the group are dressed to perform certain functions. The man wearing the suit and hat may be the owner or manager of the business. One man is wearing overalls. Does he do physical labor? Two of the men are wearing identical vests. One of them is holding a pad. Are they salesmen? Finally, the two men on the very right of the image are wearing strictly slacks and a sport shirt.The six fellows in this image certainaly appear to be “men at work”. This trimmed vintage photo measures about 4.75 x 3.25 inches and is in good condition (see scans). 

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Published in: on November 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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A FEI CARRIER : TAHITI : LOIN CLOTH : ETHNOGRAPHIC : PHOTO BY G. SPITZ

This Tahitian vintage postcard features a “Fei Carrier”. What is a fe’i, you may ask? Fe’i are the most popular variety of bananas in French Polynesia. One would imagine the weight of the banana laden pole must be quite heavy. However, the carrier, clad in a loincloth, appears up to the task. This photo was taken by Charles Georges Spitz (1857-1894). I found little information about Spitz except that he was a former sergeant in the Marine infantry and he landed on the island of Tahiti in 1878 on the ship “Le Navarin”. In short time he received his military discharge and he settled in Papeete as a “jeweler-photographer”. His talent as a photographer is well recognized and his photographs are quite valuable. SOLD

Published in: on November 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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THE MUMMY AND THE HUMMINGBIRD : JULES MURRY COMPANY : ORGAN GRINDER : (1915)

This undivided vintage theatrical postcard features advertising for the play, “The Mummy And The Hummingbird”.The play was performed by the Jules Murry Company. Murry’s obituary appears in the New York Times (12/31/39). The newspaper reports that Murry was in charge of booking for the Shubert theatrical enterprises. He was born in Germany but lived in the United States for 50 years. HIs show business career began with his working as an independent manager and producer. He then joined the Shuberts. “The Mummy And The Hummingbird” was also a silent film. It was released in 1915 by Paramount Pictures. This vintage theatrical postcard is in good condition (see scans). (SOLD)

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PRETTY NUDE WOMAN : RISQUE : FLAPPER : PC PARIS

This vintage real photo features a pretty young woman posing nude. Note her short hair and piercing stare. This postcard is risque for its era. The card was published by NP as part of a series (No.1030). This risque photograph was taken by Julian Mandel (1872-1935). He was one of the most famous photographers of female nudes during the early twentieth century. He worked in Paris, France and his photographs became well known in the 1910’s through the 1930’s.  (SOLD)

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IRENE KING : PRETTY ACTRESS : FOLIES BERGERE : PHOTO BY WALERY : HAND TINTED

This vintage real photo postcard features performer, Irene King. The title on the card indicates that Miss King performed at the Folies Bergere, in Paris France. The portrait of Miss King was hand painted. She is wearing quite the interesting hat and elaborate and colorful dress. This photo portrait was taken by Walery at his Paris studio. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer. The postcard was published by SIP as part of a series (no.5128). (SOLD)

Published in: on November 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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AN OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY POSE FOR THEIR PORTRAIT IN A NO-FRILLS CARRIAGE

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This unusual cabinet card captures an officer and his family posing for their portrait as they sit in a no frills carriage. The officer is joined in the photograph by two young women and a baby. He is supporting the baby with his right hand to keep her balanced as she stands on the floorboards. Presumably, one of these ladies is his wife but his relationship to the second woman is unclear. The subjects of this photograph are unidentified. The name of the photographer and the setting of this image are also unknown.  Perhaps a cabinet card gallery visitor can identify the nationality of the officer by looking at his uniform. Please leave a comment if you know his nationality. I believe this cabinet card is unusual because I have seen very few cabinet card images that feature close-up views of individuals sitting in carriages. More standard are photographs of carriages, coaches, and their occupants taken at a long distance.    (SOLD)

Published in: on November 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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HELEN BANCROFT : PRETTY THEATER ACTRESS : CABINET CARD BY JOSE MORA

This cabinet card photograph features stage actress, Helen Bancroft. Her portrait was photographed by esteemed celebrity photographer, Jose Mora. She is quite pretty and appears to be dressed in costume from one of her theatrical performances. Bancroft made three Broadway appearances between 1904 and 1911. “Music and Drama” (1892) wrote about Bancroft’s debut in the “Hunchback”, It appears to have been her first major role. The reviewer quotes another reviewer who stated she had “an attractive presence, pretty face and mellow voice(that) did much to win her audience”. Theatre Magazine (1905) had a less complimentary comment about Miss Bancroft. Apparently, she had “resigned” from a play because one of her costumes was an “unbecoming color”.  (SOLD)

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