ELLA RUSSELL : AMERICAN OPERA STAR : RPPC

Postcard 1 (SOLD)

Postcard 2 (SOLD)

Ella Russell (1864-1935) was an American opera star. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio but spent much of her life in England. She was 33 years-old when she made her American debut. She had already appeared in Europe. During her career, she sang a command performance in front of England’s Queen Victoria.

Photo Postcard 1 was published by Frederick Hartmann. His postcard publishing company was headquartered in London. He was active in the UK between 1902 and 1909. It is thought that he produced the first divided back card in the world. His postcards were printed in Saxony (Germany) because of the country’s advanced printing industry. He produced view cards from all over England and imported glamour cards from the European continent. He was the English distributor for Trenkler & Company postcards. In 1907, Hartmann partnered with Christian Linck. The business went bankrupt that same year (1907).  (SOLD)

Postcard 2 was published by J. Beagle as part of a series (No.410). The publishing company was headquartered in London. (SOLD)

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HANDSOME SAILOR : USS FISH HAWK : NAVY : APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA: CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a young and handsome naval sailor in uniform. His cap reveals that he was part of the crew of the USS Fish Hawk. The ship was launched in 1879. Originally, called the USFC Fish Hawk, the ship was a fisheries science research ship. It conducted research and ran a large fish hatchery on board. The ship was operated by the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. The Fish Hawk was the first large ship built by any country for the purpose of promoting fisheries. The ship operated during it’s 46 year career along the US eastern coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. However, the ship also served in the US Navy in 1898 during the Spanish-American War and from 1918 to 1919. The sailor seen in this cabinet card portrait was serving on the ship during the Spanish-American War. The sailor had his photograph taken a the Ferris studio in Apalachicola, Florida. The city of Apalachicola is located on the shore of Apalachicola Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The city was captured by the Union navy early in the Civil War. Before the late 19th century, Apalachicola was the third busiest port on the Gulf of Mexico. It was only behind New Orleans and Mobile. This cabinet card portrait is an interesting remnant of American naval history.  SOLD

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WAR IN VIETNAM : BONG SON : FIRST DIVISION ARMORED CAVALRY : (PRESS PHOTO )

This vintage press photograph features a battle scene from the Vietnam war. The battle took place in Bong Son, South Vietnam. An American soldier from the first division of armored cavalry protects his wounded companions. He has a look deep concern and he is holding a pistol in his hand. Bong Son is located in Binh Dinh’s northern lowlands near the Lai Giang River. It is about 18 km west of the South China Sea Coast. Bong Son was the site of severe fighting during the Vietnam war. A major battle was fought there in 1966. The main subject in this photograph is an African American soldier. This photograph was taken by “Cifra Grafica Madrid”, a Spanish graphic information agency.  Black soldiers were overrepresented among US soldiers in Vietnam. They accounted for 23% of US combat troops but only 11% of the US population.  (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS : CABINET CARD PORTRAIT

This cabinet card features a portrait of a serious looking young man with a bushy mustache. He is well dressed and well groomed. The photographer, John C. Latto, is listed as a photographer in the 1873 Boston Directory. At that time, he was partnered with George T. Rand. A publication of the South Boston Citizen’s Association (1900) mentions the “recent” death of Latto and the sale of his business to photographer, Lester Ayer. The publication also cites Latto as one of the leading photographers of Boston.  SOLD

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PRETTY WOMAN SITS ON COUCH WEARING SHEER LINGERIE : RISQUE : PC PARIS : RPPC

This risque vintage real photo postcard captures a pretty young woman sitting on a couch. The woman is holding a small mirror in her right hand. She is wearing lingerie. Her sheer bra, exposed legs, stockings, garter, and “come hither” pose, all contribute to making this an erotic postcard. This postcard was produced by PC Paris as part of a series (No.1481). The P.C logo is an abbreviation for Papeteries d Levallois-Clichy. The firm published a variety of real photo postcard topics including portraits of pretty models, nudes, views, and holiday cards. The company was active in the 1920’s. SOLD

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CHRISTINE NILSSON : SWEDISH OPERA STAR : CABINET CARD PORTRAIT

This cabinet card features Swedish opera star, Christine Nilsson (1943-1921). She was known for her pure voice, graceful appearance and her stage presence. She was a leading international singer during her twenty year career. She retired in 1888. Some believe that she and diva, Adelina Pattie, were rivals. Nilsson was the youngest of seven children belonging to a very poor family. She showed musical talent when she was young but her family lacked the funds to get her proper training. She would perform at local fairs to make extra money. At age 14, she was “discovered” at a market fair by a wealthy judge. He became her sponsor and bankrolled her professional vocal training as well as music theory, foreign language, and musical instrument instruction. At age 17, she made her professional debut in concerts in Stockholm. She then received further training in Paris and began performing there. Her London debut occurred in 1867 and she had her American debut in 1871. An American tour brought her much financial success and acclaim. In 1883. she performed in “Faust” at the opening of the Metropolitan Opera House (New York City). That same year, she sang at the White House in front of President Chester A  Arthur. Her final US appearance was in 1884. She returned to Europe and performed and toured there. Nilsson never made a recording. When technology would have allowed her to make a record, she thought her voice had started it’s decline so she had no interest in making a recording.  SOLD

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ACTRESS IVY CLOSE: IN 1908 SHE WAS RATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD

POSTCARD 1  (SOLD)

ACTRESS IVY CLOSE: RATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD IN 1908 : E NEAME - Picture 1 of 3POSTCARD 2  (SOLD)

These vintage real photo postcards feature British film actress Ivy Close (1890-1968). Miss Close acted in 44 films between 1912 and 1929.  Ivy Close was born in, and died in, England. Her first husband was a well known photographer and film maker. His name was Elwin Neame (1885-1923) and he and Close established “Ivy Close Films” in 1914. The couple had two sons and both went into the movie business. Close was married a second time in 1938. Her second husband was Curly Batson, an Australian stuntman and make-up artist. If you think that she is quite beautiful, join the club. In 1908, she was named the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by Britain’s Daily Mirror. She beat over 1500 competitors for the title of Britain’s beauty queen. In 1916, the actress came to the US and made twelve films for the Kalem Company in New York. Close had some interesting hobbies. She motorcycled, golfed, served as an advertising model, and sang in English music halls. Upon the arrival of “talkies”, Close’s acting career came to a screeching halt. It was decided by higher-ups that her English accent was unacceptable to American audiences.

Postcard 1 was printed in Britain and was part of the Lilywhite Photographic Series (no. C M 404D). The publisher, Lilywhite Ltd, Halifax (L.L.H.), was founded by Arthur Frederick Sergeant. He also was the founder of Halifax Photographic Company which was based in Halifax, England. Lilywhite began publishing postcards in 1910; and in the 1920’s, the company took over Arrow Series Postcards. The company then published postcards under both the Arrow and Lilywhite names.  (SOLD)

Postcard 2 was published by C. W. Faulkner & Co. The postcard publishing company was headquartered in London. (SOLD)

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TWO SISTERS FLYING AN AIRPLANE : STUDIO PORTRAIT : RPPC

This vintage divided back real photo postcard features two young girls flying an airplane. The plane is of the photo studio variety. The girls, judging by appearance, are presumably sisters. Although it is not uncommon to see a studio airplane on a postcard, this particular plane prop is uncommon. (SOLD)

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WOMAN AND A BOOK IN HALIFAX OR BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND

A serious looking young woman poses with her book in this cabinet card portrait by Edgar Gregson, who had studios in both Halifax an Blackpool, England. The woman is wearing a pretty hat, ruffled collar, and jewelry. There also seems to be a bookmark hanging down under the woman’s left hand.   SOLD

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CORINNE GRIFFITH : AMERICAN FILM ACTRESS, PRODUCER, AUTHOR, & BUSINESSWOMAN

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POSTCARD 2 (SOLD)

This vintage real photo postcard features Corinne Griffith, an American film actress, producer, author, and businesswoman. Besides being talented, she was considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses of the silent film era.

Postcard 1 was published as part of the Picturegoer Series (No.97). This postcard has a crease in it’s top left corner and is in overall fair condition.  (see scans).

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Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag. Miss Griffith’s photo was taken by Defina. The logo for “First National Pictures” is located on the bottom left hand corner of the image. First National Pictures was an American motion picture production and distribution company. The company was founded in 1917 as a theater chain. It then began distributing movies and in 1924 it began producing films. In 1929 the company was absorbed by Warner Brothers. Griffith was under contract with First National between 1923 and 1932.  (SOLD)

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