ROSE EDWARDS : ACTRESS, SINGER, OR BOXER : RESEARCH RESULTED IN BUBKAS

This postcard features a portrait of a pretty young woman named Rose Edwards. I have been unable to learn anything about her. This card is rare. My research could not locate another postcard featuring Miss Edwards. This card was published by Rotary Photo as part of their “Rotary Photographic Series” (No.1924A). Edwards photo portrait was taken by Alexander Bassano (1829-1913), a leading royal and high society photographer in Victorian London. Given the identity of the publisher and photographer, my best hypothesis is that Miss Edwards was a relatively minor actress, dancer, or singer. However, there is a competing theory. Although improbable, the Rose Edwards featured in this postcard portrait, may be female boxer, Mrs. Rose Edwards. The Library of Congress possesses a photograph of a Mrs Rose Edwards fighting Frl. Kussin in a 1912 boxing match. Miss Rose Edwards, seen on this postcard, does not give the appearance of a boxer. In reality, old female boxing photos reveal that many of the woman who fought in boxing contests were quite pretty and relatively slender, They were not “built” like stereotypical boxers. This vintage postcard has some cornerwear and is in overall good condition (see scans).

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BISHOP HUNTINGTON : HARVARD : BY NAPOLEON SARONY : CABINET CARD

The distinguished gentleman is this photograph is Frederic Dan Huntington (1819-1904). He was an American clergyman and the first Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. He was born in Massachusetts and grew up on a farm. He was a graduate of Amherst College as well as Harvard Divinity School. He was the pastor of the South Congregational Church of Boston between 1842 and 1855. He then became a preacher to the University as well a a professor at Harvard. He next became the pastor of the newly established Emanuel Church in Boston. In 1869, he founded the St. John’s School in Manlius, New York. He served as president of the military school. Bishop Huntington was also known as the first president of the Church and for authoring several books. This photograph was taken by the renowned celebrity photographer, Napoleon Sarony. (SOLD)

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ADRIENNE AUGARDE : POPULAR ACTRESS IN BRITAIN : GUITAR : UNCOMMON

This uncommon vintage real photo postcard features English actress and singer, Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913). She was born in London. Her father was a violinist and her mother was a Belgian singer. Augarde had several other members of her extended family who were successful theatrical or music performers. Her popularity transcended beyond Great Britain to include the United States. In fact, she appeared in four Broadway plays between 1905 and 1912. These plays included “The Dollar Princess” (1909) which ran for 250 performances. She was most known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedy.  Augarde started her career at age sixteen. She did pantomime and appeared in small roles in musical comedy and opera. Her popularity began with her playing leading roles in the musicals of George Edwardes. She then starred in a number of long running productions in both London and New York (1903-1912). While on a Vaudeville tour in the US, she became ill and died after an unsuccessful appendectomy. She was thirty years of age at the time of her death. She died in Chicago. Her ashes were put in an urn designed to look like a make-up box. Her cremains were sent to her mother in England. Miss Augarde looks quite pretty in this postcard. She is captured as she plays a guitar. This card was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No.4859C). The photograph was taken by the Daily Mirror studios. This vintage postcard is in very good condition (see scans).   

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TWO PRETTY LITTLE GIRLS : COUSINS : IDENTIFIED : DES MOINES, IOWA

Two adorable kids pose for photographer Isaac W. Kramer (1860-1928), His studio was located in Des Moines, Iowa. One girl has her arm affectionately over the shoulder of the other girl. An inscription on the reverse of the photo reveals that the girls are cousins and that the seated child is named Vera while the standing child is named Ruth Cline. Kramer was born in Russia and arrived in the US around 1884. He worked as a retoucher in a Des Moines photo gallery in 1888. From 1889 through 1913, he was a photographer in Des Moines. From 1914 until 1927, Kramer worked in real estate as well as photography. (SOLD)

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SALVATION ARMY WORKER : YOUNG WOMAN : CHATHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA : CABINET CARD

A young woman uniformed member of the Salvation Army, poses for her portrait at the  J. T. Baikie studio in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Note her “S” collar pin. This cabinet card photo was taken sometime between 180 and 1899. This cabinet card is in fair condition (see scans). (SOLD)

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JANE DIRYS : FRENCH ACTRESS : PHOTO BY REUTLINGER : RPPC

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Postcard 1 features French singer, film and theater actress, Jane Dirys (1886-1922) of the Belle Epoque. She made her stage debut in 1906. In 1911, she married Paul Iribe (1883-1935), a well known French Illustrator and decorative arts designer. During the 1920’s he worked in Hollywood. He and Coco Chanel had an affair from 1931 until his death. Dirys’s marriage to Iribe lasted about seven years. They divorced in 1918. Tragically, Jane Dirys died at a young age. She was about 36 years old at the time of her death.This postcard close-up portrait of Miss Dirys shows her beauty. The photograph was taken by Leopold Reutlinger. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer who operated out of Paris, France. The postcard is hand colored. The card was published by SIP as part of a series (no.1498). (SOLD)

Postcard 2 is a hand colored portrait of Miss Dirys. The card is mislabeled as “Jane Dilys”. The card was published by SIP as part of a series (no.1498). (SOLD)

Postcard 3 provides a close-up portrait of Miss Dirys that shows her beauty. The photograph was taken by Leopold Reutlinger. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer who operated out of Paris, France. The postcard is hand colored. The card was published by SIP as part of a series (no.1509). (SOLD)

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PRETTY YOUNG VIETNAMESE WOMAN WEARING BOXING GLOVES : SAIGON : VINTAGE PHOTO

This vintage photograph features a pretty young Vietnamese woman wearing boxing gloves and in a boxing stance. This young woman may actually be in her teenage years. I wonder is she is really a boxer or if she was just posing as one. There is an inscription on the reverse of the photograph. I believe the notation is written in French. There is a stamp imprinted on the card revealing that the image was taken at the Minj studio in Saigon. (SOLD)

 

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SWEET LITTLE GIRL : ST. BERNARD DOG : RPPC : (1905)

This antique divided back real photo postcard features a sweet little girl and her large dog. The girl is adorable and is flashing a wonderful smile as she looks directly at the photographer. The dog is cute and appears to be a Burmese Mountain dog, St. Bernard, or a similar breed.  The postcard was published by Rotophot and is part of a series . (series 62 no. 7652). Rotophot was a German company that eventually morphed into Ross Verlag. (SOLD)

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CROSS DRESSING : FOUR YOUNG WOMEN : IDENTIFIED : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

This vintage photograph features four young women. The women are posed as couples of two of the women are dressed as men. They are wearing suits, ties and hats. Three of the women are identified on the reverse as Clara Dufton, Ann Dufton (Winters), and Ethel Maris. The image is mounted on a thick cardboard paper stock.The photo is 4 3/4 x 3 7/8 inches and the image is 2 3/4 x 2 inches. The photo is in fair condition(see scans). (SOLD)

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MAURICE DEGRELLE : 1924 & 1928 OLYMPICS : FRENCH SPRINTER : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features French track sprinter, Maurice Degrelle (1901-1987). The track star competed at the 1924 (Paris) and 1928 (Amsterdam) Summer Olympic Games. In 1924, Degrelle competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4 x 100 meter relay events. In 1928, he competed in both the 200 meter and the 4 x 100 meter relays. The postcard was published by Alfred Noyer as part of a series (No.134). SOLD

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