A sweet little girl poses for her photograph with her doll beside her. Both the girl and the doll are well dressed. The girl is holding a bouquet of flowers and has bows in her hair. This photograph was taken by Franz Fischer. His studio was located in Vienna, Austria. SOLD
TWO PORTRAITS OF FRENCH ACTRESS REGINA BADET
POSTCARD 1
POSTCARD 2 (SOLD)
POSTCARD 3 (SOLD)
These vintage real photo postcards feature French actress and dancer, Anne Regina Badet (1876-1949). She was a major star of the Opera-Comique in Paris. She made her debut at the Grand Theatre de Bordeaux where she became a principal dancer She received much acclaim for her portrayal of Conchita Perez in “The Woman and the Puppet (1910)”. Postcard 1 shows her in this role. Her stage acting led her to a brief film career (eleven movies between 1908 and 1922). The Los Angeles Herald (1906) described Badet as the “new Paris pet” and that her dances in the Opera “Aphrodite” had “caused a furor among theater goers. A critic wrote that he went to see the performance because the opera was a “masterpiece” and because he wanted to see the star soprano, Mary Garden, interpretation of her role. Instead, he reports he was most drawn to the performance by Regina Badet. Miss Badet retired from stage and screen in the early 1920’s.
The photographer of the image on Postcard 1 is listed as “Bert”. I believe that this is a photographer who partnered with celebrated photographer Paul Boyer, renowned for his celebrity and theater images. This postcard was published by F. C. & C.
Postcard 2 offers a second portrait of Miss Badet. The pretty actress is wide eyed and wearing a lot of jewelry. The photograph was taken by Henri Manuel (1874-1947). In 1900, Manuel opened a portrait studio in Paris with his brother Gaston. He quickly became well known for his portraits of politicians, artists, and athletes. His images were used by news agencies . His studio became the largest studio in Paris and it attracted many young photographers who sharpened their skills there. In 1925 the brothers expended their business to include fashion photography. They worked for such designers as Chanel, Patou, and Lanvin. The studio shut down during World War II and many of their photographic plates were destroyed. Manuel was the official photographer for the French government from 1914 through 1944. SOLD
Postcard 3 features a photograph of Miss Badet that was taken by celebrated photographer, Paul Boyer. SOLD
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POSTCARD 3
PEARL REGAY : DANCER : ISRAEL ORPHAN SOCIETY : NEW YORK : PRESS PHOTO : 1927
This vintage press photo features pretty dancer, Pearl Regay, teaching young orphans to dance. The children were under the care of the Israel Orphan Asylum in New York City. Miss Regay taught the children a few simple steps and also entertained them. Pearl Regay was a respected stage performer. She appeared in three Broadway plays between 1922 and 1928. These plays included “The Desert Song” and “George White’s Scandals”. The Israel Orphan Asylum was founded by Gustave Hartman, a municipal court judge and philanthropist. He founded the organization in 1913 and ran it until his death in 1936. The asylum cared for children ages one to six, and later in time, included girls up to the age of fourteen. Many of the children in the Asylum were orphaned by World War I. This press photo was taken by the International Newsreel Company. The photograph measures 8.25 x 6.25 inches. On the reverse of the photo is a stamp from the International Newsreel Company. In addition, there is a stamp from King Features Syndicate, which was likely the last owner of the rights of this photograph. SOLD
TWO HANDSOME AFFECTIONATE SAILORS : PRIVATE STUDIO : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features two handsome uniformed sailor in an affectionate pose. This is a studio photograph and is likely one-of-a-kind. (SOLD)
ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL : ALBION, ILLINOIS : SPUN DRESS : CABINET CARD PORTRAIT
This cabinet card portrait features an adorable little girl standing on a chair covered with a fur throw. She is wearing, a spun dress. This photograph was taken by the Ronald’s studio located in Albion, Illinois. The photo was likely taken sometime between 1880 and 1900. The photographer is likely Frank Ronald. The 1910 census reveals that he was a photographer and lived in Wayne City, Illinois (28 miles from Albion). Photographers of this era often had studios in close together towns. The cabinet card is in very good condition (see scans).
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PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : RENSLER’S STUDIO : CINCINNATI, OHIO: MABELE FISHWICK : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features a studio portrait of a pretty young woman wearing an adorable hat. The woman’s name is embossed above her image on the card. Her name was “Mabele Fishwick”. The 1900 US census reveals that Mabele was 15 years-old, born in 1884, and lived with her parents and 13 year-old brother in Cincinnati. In 1908 she married Clarence H. Hinsdale. The couple’s marriage ended in divorce. She married again in 1922 to Hewett Griggs Robertson. During World War I, Mabele worked with the Red Cross and then went to Washington DC to work for the government (Civilian Personel Army Ordnance”. During that time, Mabele was on a flight from Washington DC to Dayton, Ohio. Due to gale force winds, the plane, carrying nine passengers, had to make an emergency landing in a farmer’s field. In an interview with a reporter, Mabele said that pilots needed to be more careful where they choose to land. She explained that the Pennsylvania farmer who owned the field, charged the pilot $250.00 for “parking priviliges” and charged each occupant of the plane 50 cents for walking across his property. Mabele’s portrait was taken by Rensler’s studio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The advertising on the reverse of the postcard indicates that the studio had more than one location in Cincinnati as well as a location in Cleveland, Ohio. According to one historical Cincinnati blog, Rensler’s was one of the few photo studios in Cincinnati that accepted African American clients. The studio operated for 83 years and shut down in 1989. I have seen a number of photographs by this studio and many are excellent. The AZO stamp box on this card indicates that the postcard dates back to between 1918 and 1930. (SOLD)
UNIFORMED FIREMAN : POMEROY, OHIO : CABINET CARD
This terrific cabinet card features a uniformed fireman wearing insignia on his chest and belt that indicates he was likely a member of the first brigade of his department. The photographer is Ernest F. Feiger (1832-1900) of Pomereoy, Ohio. He was a portrait and landscape photographer active in Pomeroy between 1860 and 1891. Feiger was a native of Pennsylvania. His son, Harry E. Feiger, joined the studio by 1887. SOLD
GQ MAN (TURN OF THE CENTURY FASHION PLATE)
This cabinet card features a handsome man who is obviously very fashion conscious. He is wearing beautiful clothes, and is wearing a ring, pocket watch, and fob. This stylish gentleman displays an air of superiority. He is holding his derby hat in such a way, that it appears to be floating. The dandy in this photograph and the photographer are not identified. The photograph was trimmed to fit into a former owners album or picture frame. SOLD
PRETTY WOMAN AND HER UNUSUAL HAT (POST CABINET CARD ERA PHOTOGRAPH)
This post cabinet card era photograph features a portrait of a beautiful well dressed woman. She is wearing a large and unusual hat. In my opinion, calling the hat unusual is an act of kindness. There are certainly more befitting descriptions. The identity and location of the photographer responsible for this very fine photograph is unknown. There is an inscription on the reverse of the image reveals that this lovely lady’s name is “E. Snider Smith”. This photograph measures about 5 3/4″ x 4″ and is in excellent condition.
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