FASHIONABLE FAMILY FINDS HUMOR IN LEYTONSTONE, GREAT BRITAIN

A very fashionable family poses for their portrait in the studio of Chas. E. Webber in Leytonstone, Great Britain. Father and daughter seem to be on the same wave length; they appear to find something funny and to be holding back their laughter. Leytonstone is an area east of London and part of the Borough of Waltham Forest. This cabinet card family portrait is in good condition (see scans).

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Published in: on September 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm  Comments (1)  
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GENTLEMAN WEARING A BAGGY SUIT : EXQUISITE HANDWRITING : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a man dressed in a baggy striped suit. He appears to be holding his overcoat and he is wearing a hat. On the verso of the card is a message from Henry to Viola. Henry has lovely penmanship. (SOLD)

Published in: on September 15, 2023 at 2:22 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PORTRAIT OF A STYLISH PRETTY WOMAN : UTICA, NEW YORK : RPPC : 1930 – 1940’s

This vintage real photo postcard portrait features a pretty young woman posing on stairs with her hand resting on an iron railing. She is stylishly dressed. The postcard was published by A. Rotundo Photo Studio in Utica, New York. The card has an ANSCO stamp box indicating that it was published sometime between 1930 and the 1940’s. The postcard is in very good condition (see scans)

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Published in: on September 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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MAN AND TWO WOMEN POSE ON BOARD SHIP : ARTISTIC VERSO : BLACKPOOL, GREAT BRITAIN : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card of a man and two women posing aboard a ship, was photographed by D. Mitchell of Blackpool, Great Britain. The photographer, whose studio was located near a pier in the seaside city of Blackpool, utilized a relevant nautical theme. The backdrop is fantastic and the hanging rope held by the gentleman, and the ropes in front of the ladies, are a “great touch”. This is an unusual and fine use of background scenery and props. The South Pier was originally named the Victoria Pier. The pier opened in 1893 and served  vacation travelers to Blackpool. The subjects of this cabinet card image are likely tourists on holiday. Note the fantastic artwork on the reverse of the card. Wow! This portrait cabinet card has good clarity and is in very good condition (see scans). 

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Published in: on September 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : ANTIQUE CHAIR : SNEAKERS : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman sitting on an antique chair. Her shoes look like sneakers. This is possible because the first sneaker (running shoe) was invented in 1895. The young woman has bands around the cuffs of her sleeves which I imagine are meant to shorten the length of the sleeves. The woman appears to be in her teenage years. This divided back card dates back to around 1910. The postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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WASP WAISTED WOMAN WEARING WONDERFUL HAT IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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This cabinet card features a fashionable woman wearing an  interesting, but not necessarily attractive hat. She is very thin waisted, thanks to a corset. The photographer is Siegel Cooper and Company of  Chicago, Illinois. Siegel Cooper was a major department store in Chicago. Note the art work on the reverse of this cabinet card.  Click on category “Photographer: Siegel Cooper” to see other photographs by this studio.  (SOLD)

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A DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN AND HIS LOVELY WIFE IN STEUBENVILLE, OHIO

An older couple poses for their portrait in the studio of Filson an Sons in Steubenville, Ohio. The senior partner in the Filson studio was Davison Filson (1829-1899). He was a plain and ornamental painter and photographer. He was born in Pennsylvania and was of Irish descent. He settled in Steubenville in 1851. He worked as a master painter and bookseller before taking up photography in about 1863. In 1867 and in 1881, he made visits to the Far West where he did much outdoor photography. He was renowned locally for an exhibit he presented which was a montage of portraits of 12,223 deceased local residents and distinguished visitors (1897). Filson’s son was Charles P. Filson (1860-?). He was a sculptor, photographer and a portrait, landscape, and still life artist. He used crayon, ink, watercolor, and oils. He joined his father’s studio as a photographer in about 1879. He moved to La Jolla, California in 1937. Among his better known portrait subjects were civil war notables, Edward Stanton and Colonel George McCook. Daavison Filter also had a daughter that was a noted artist. Anna Filson (1857-?) was an artist active in Steubenville. To view other photographs by Filson, click on the category “Photographer: Filson”.  SOLD

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LUKE APPLING :WHITE SOX : BASEBALL : EXHIBIT CARD :FAUX AUTOGRAPH : HALL OF FAME

This exhibit card features Hall of Fame baseball star, Luke Appling (1907-1991). This is an exhibit card and not a postcard. Appling played his entire career with the Chicago White Sox (1930-1950). He played shortstop. After retiring from being a player he served as a minor league manager and major league coach. During his playing career, he had nine straight .300 seasons. In 1936, he hit .388, had 124 RBI’s, and 111 runs. His batting average earned him the American League batting title. He had a career .310 batting average. Appling was an all-star for seven years. In 1970, he was voted the best White Sox player of all time by Chicago area baseball writers. This baseball exhibit card is in fair condition. Note corner wear and minor creases (See Scans). (SOLD)

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NINA WOOD : STAGE ACTRESS AND MUSIC HALL PERFORMER

This vintage real photo postcard features pretty stage actress Miss Nina Wood. She is wearing flowers in her hair. Note the length of her hair. The postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No. 1787A). Miss Woods photograph is by the Johnston & Hoffman studio. Theodore Julius Hoffmann and P. A. Johnston established a commercial photography studio in Calcutta (1882) and Darjeeling (1890). They also operated a studio in Simla. Johnston and Hoffmann’s photography business was the second largest commercial photography studio in India in that period. Many of their images were of North and Northeast India as well as Sikkim and Nepal. Johnston & Hoffmann produced many photographs of actors and actresses. It is certain that these performers did not travel to India to have their photo taken. It seems likely that Johnston & Hoffmann also had a studio in England during some part of their careers. This postcard is unposted and in very good condition (see scans). 

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FARMING FAMILY : DONKEY : DOLL : PUG : BARN : PIPE : SUSPENDERS : VINTAGE PHOTO

This vintage photograph features a portrait of a farm family. Pictured are likely a mother and father along with their two daughters. Also seen is a middle aged woman sitting side saddle on a donkey and holding a fancy hat. The women on the donkey is possibly the children’s grandmother. The family group is posed in front of a simple house. In the background is an out building. It looks like a barn. This photograph has many interesting features. Note that one child is holding a doll while the other child is holding her pet pug dog. The girls are wearing identical dresses and both have bows in their hair. The father is wearing suspenders and is holding a pipe. There is an antique chair near the house’s front door. Despite it’s poor condition, this photograph is rich in content and social history. The photo was purchased at a shop located in the Texas hill country.     (SOLD)    

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