MAY FRIS : PRETTY DANCER : MEMBER OF THE TILLER GIRLS DANCE TROUPE : RPPC

This lovely vintage real photo postcard features dancer and postcard model, May Fris. Fris was a member of the very popular Tiller Girl woman’s dance troupe. The group began in London in the 1890’s and kept growing until there were dozens of Tiller Girl troupes spread around the world. Variety Magazine described the Tiller Troupe of Girls as very American, even though they were English; and that they were “good to look upon, well dressed and a good show”.  This postcard was published by Georg Gerlach & Co. as part of a series (306/2). The firm was a real photo card publisher and printer based in Berlin, Germany. (SOLD)

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A LADY DRUMMER IN UNIFORM : HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA : RARE : CABINET CARD

This rare cabinet card portrait features a woman drummer wearing a military type uniform. Since women were prohibited to serve in the military during this era, she is likely a member of a community band or a stage actress posing in her costume. The female musician appears to be very serious as she beats on the drum. C. S. Roshon is the photographer who took this photograph. The Roshon Gallery was located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also operated a studio in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Morristown, New Jersey. Roshon was an excellent photographer and produced a number of unique images.  SOLD

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PRETTY WOMAN : COLORFUL LEAFY DRESS : HANDTINTED : FOX (PARIS) : RPPC

This scallop edged vintage postcard features a pretty young woman wearing a colorful patterned dress. Her dress appears to feature different covered leaves. This postcard model has a woderful smile. This postcard was published by Fox (Paris) as part of a series (No.3654). The postcard is in very good condition (see scans). 

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THE POLKA DOT LADY : BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card image features a shapely woman in a polka dot dress with a black jacket and apron. Although the shape of the dots are more like a leaf or star, than a dot, the dress has a polka dot appearance. The fashion statement made by this woman is reminiscent of the latter day song about the girl in the “itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini”. The woman in this photograph, judging by her outfit, clearly is not adverse to attracting attention. The photograph was produced by an unidentified studio in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Interestingly, Bellefonte proclaims itself to be “Central Pennsylavnia’s Victorian Secret”. According to various sources, the town has many  lovely Victorian homes. Bellefonte is located about twelve miles from State College, the home of Penn State.  SOLD

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RISQUE DANCER : EGYPTIAN COSTUME : SEQUIN HEADBAND : RHINESTONE STARS BRA : RPPC

This risque vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young dancer. She is dressed and posed provocatively for this postcard portrait. Her legs are exposed and she is wearing a short and tight fitting costume. This art deco dancer is wearing an Egyptian costume with a sequin headband and a bra with rhinsetone stars. This vintage postcard portrait is in very good condition (see scans).

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FASHIONABLE PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : BEAUTIFUL OLD CHAIR : CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH

This cabinet card portrait features a fashionable pretty young woman. She rests her left hand on the top of a beautiful old chair that has fringes hanging under it’s arms. SOLD

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TWO ADORABLE GIRLS : TWO DOLLS : IN BED : SWEET RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard captures two adorable little girls (sisters) lying in bed. They are accompanied by two of their dolls. The affection between the sisters is very apparent. This is a sweet card. Note the blemish near the left edge of the postcard. This card is in overall good condition (see scans). 

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PORTRAIT OF A HANDSOME YOUNG GERMAN SOLDIER (CARTES DE VISITE)

This cartes de visite features a portrait of a handsome young German soldier. He looks sharp in his uniform. The photographer of this image is L. Minzloff  and his studio was located in Leipzig-Gohlis, Germany. Gohlis is in the northwest part of Leipzig that was absorbed by Leipzig in 1890. This CDV is in very good condition. 

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GRACE ELLISTON : STAGE ACTRESS : BROADWAY STAR : UNCOMMON : RPPC

This uncommon vintage real photo postcard features American theater actress, Grace Elliston (c1881-1950). Her original name was “Grace Rutter” and that is the name used in the caption seen on this postcard. Elliston was a noted Broadway actress. The IBDb reveals that she appeared in 22 Broadway shows between 1899 and 1922. Her plays included “The Ambassador” (1900),  “Her Husband’s Wife” (1910), “The Country Cousin” (1917) ” and a number of productions of Shakespeare. Elliston appeared with many noted performers including Julia Marlowe, Ethel Barrymore, William Farnum, and Viola Allen. She appeared in one silent film, “Black Fear” (1915). Elliston was a native of Memphis, Tennessee and came to New York as a young woman and went to work as a chorus girl. A successful Broadway career followed. This postcard was published by Rapid Photo as part of a series (no.1084). The card was printed in London. This vintage photo portrait postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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A PICTURE OF FAITH : RELIGION : FRANCE : UNDIVIDED BACK POSTCARD : 1902

This vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of a lovely young woman with a caption stating “The Faith”. This postcard has a religious theme. An inscription below the image indicates that the card dates back to 1902. This undivided back postcard was published by F. Pacalet (P.F.). The firm was based in Lyon, France. This postcard is in good conditIon (see scans). 

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