DR. TURNER’S SANITARIUM : COLFAX, IOWA : RPPC

sanitarium 1This vintage postcard features a picture of Dr. Turner’s Sanitarium in Colfax, Iowa. Drs. Alice and Lewis Turner were owners of the Sanitarium “where one is taught to get well by natural methods”. The sanitarium was established by the Turners in 1904. The building was previously a hotel (The Grand). The average patient stay was three weeks and the doctors only used medicine in “stubborn cases”. Instead, hot packs, formentations (hot moist substances applied to the skin), and local mineral water were the treatments of choice. A stay at the sanitarium cost between 8 and 12 dollars a week. Mineral baths cost extra.  In 1911, the Turners sold the rest home to Dr. Lewis C. M. Porter, who joined forces with a local hospital. The rest home burned down in a fire in 1928.The postcard was published between 1905 and 1910 by H. W. Wood (Colfax Postcard Company). The postcard is a color lithographic print made in Germany.  SOLD                                                                                               

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MARISA ALLASIO : ITALIAN FILM ACTRESS : SEX SYMBOL : RISQUE : BIKINI : LARGE POSTCARD

This vintage risque postcard features a bikini clad Marisa Allasio (1936- ), a renowned Italian actress and a popular figure in 1950s cinema.  Known for her beauty and charm, she became a prominent “sex symbol” of Italian film. Allasio starred in nearly 20 films between 1952 and 1958, often embodying lively, youthful roles in comedies that resonated with audiences of Italy’s post-war economic boom. Her most famous performances include roles in Poor But Beautiful (1957) and Pretty But Poor (1957), both directed by Dino Risi, as well as Seven Hills of Rome (1958) alongside Mario Lanza. Her film career ended abruptly in 1958 when she married Count Pier Francesco Calvi di Bergolo, a member of Italian nobility and the grandson of Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel III. Post-marriage, she left the film industry and focused on family life, becoming the Countess of Bergolo. Despite her brief career, Allasio remains a nostalgic icon of Italian cinema from that era, remembered for her vivacious on-screen presence and embodiment of 1950s Italian glamour​. This vintage postcard is larger than the standard postcard. This card measures about 5.75 x 4.00 inches. This postcard was published by Rotalfoto. The firm was based in Milan, Italy. The postcard was published in the 1950’s and is in good condition (see scans). 

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HOMELESS ORPHANED CHILD IN SAIGON, SOUTH VIETNAM : PRESS PHOTO : 1972

This vintage press photo features a portrait of a homeless orphaned child in Saigon, South Vietnam. The child was one of many children displaced and orphaned by the Vietnam War. The child in this photo appears sad and terrified. This photograph was taken by Gordon N. Converse (c1921-1999) for the Christian Monitor News and Photo Service. He started as a combat photographer for the Christian Monitor during World War II. When he left the Navy, he spent 40 years traveling the world photographing people, places, and situations, for publication. He became the Monitor’s chief photographer and photo editor. During his career he won many awards, including “Newspaper-Magazine Photographer of the Year” in 1959. Converse is recognized as one of the elite photographers in the history of photo journalism. SOLD

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FLAPPER WEDDING : BRIDE, GROOM, MAID OF HONOR, & BEST MAN: FOLDER STYLE : 1920’s

This wedding party photograph features a bride, a groom, a maid of honor, and a best man. There is of course a possibility that the four subjects are actually participating in a double wedding. Both women in this photograph are pretty and dressed in flapper attire. This indicates that the photograph was taken in the late 1910’s or the 1920’s. Each of the women has a bouquet of flowers and the men are both wearing boutonnieres. An interesting side note is that the seated man is resting his hand just above the seated woman’s knee. This an unusual sight in a photograph from this era. This is a folder style photograph.  SOLD

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HENRIETTE WATSON : PHOTO BY LALLIE CHARLES : IN THORNTON WILDER PLAY : RPPC 1909

This vintage real photo postcard features British actress, Henriette Watson (1873-1964). Watson was born in Scotland. She made her stage debut at age seven. At sixteen, she was trained and practiced enough to take “second lead” in comedies and modern dramas. As she grew older, larger parts came her way. After appearing in a number of touring and London theater engagements, she joined a touring company on a six month tour of Australia. In 1892 she toured Australia again with the “Mrs Bernard Beere Company”.  She appeared in “As in a Looking Glass” with the company.. She toured Australia again in 1899. She later acted in Thornton Wilder’s play, “The Merchant of Yonkers”. Watson’s photo portrait was taken by the celebrated celebrity photographer, Lallie Charles. She was known for her talent as well as the fact that she was a female photographer, an unusual phenomenon for her era. The card is part of the Rival Photographic Series and it was manufactured in England. The postcard was postmarked in 1909. Note the chip on the right border of the card. Accordingly, this postcard is in fair condition (see scans).

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FANNIE WARD : PRETTY STAGE & SILENT FILM STAR : PHOTO BY LIZZIE CASWALL SMITH : RPPC 1905

This vintage real photo postcard features pretty American stage and silent film actress and film producer, Fannie Ward (1872-1952). She was also the star of light comedies on Broadway. She began her career in the early 1890s, and appeared in over 100 films between 1895 and 1920. She was known for her roles in silent comedies and melodramas, and was considered one of the most popular actresses of her time. She played starring roles in “Madam President”, “The Shop Girl” and many others. Her screen debut was in Cecil B DeMille’s sexually charged, “The Cheat” (1915). Ward also produced several films, including the 1913 film “The Chink in the Armour,” which was directed by her then-husband, Frank Keenan. She retired from acting in 1920, but continued to work in the film industry as a producer until her death in 1952. In addition, after her retirement from the screen, she opened a beauty salon in Paris called “The Fountain of Youth”. The name of the salon is a bit ironic. Ward was known for her youthful appearance. It was not ununsual for her to play the parts of women one of two decades her junior. Ward held feminist beliefs which she wasn’t shy to talk about. In 1909, she told a reporter that her husband hated her work and then pointed out the hypocrisy of society’s support of men pursuing their interests (ie. art, sports, travel) but not supporting women who did the same. In addition, Ward worked as a film producer, a role not usually populated by women. Rotary Photo published this postcard as part of a series (No.1661A). The firm was located in London. Miss Ward was photographed by celebrated female photographer, Lizzie Caswall Smith. This posted postcard has a 1905 postmark.  SOLD

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MARCELLE YRVEN : FRENCH STAGE AND FILM STAR (1904)

This vintage real photo postcard features French stage and film star, Marcelle Yrven (1877-1954). Miss Yrven is pretty and photogenic. Her IMDb filmography reports that she was in thirteen films between 1925 and 1942. She also appeared in many theater productions between 1898 and 1935. This postcard is hand colored. The card was published in Germany by NPG (Neue Photographische Gesellschaft) as part of a series (no.435/3). A. G. Steglitz is also listed as a publisher. The postcard is an “Oranotypie” and was published in 1904. An oranotype is a trade name for a type of glossy real photo postcard published by NPG. The company was a leading bromide photo printing company for many years.at the beginning of the 20th century.  SOLD

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FOUR AFFECTIONATE GENTS : ONE SMOKES PIPE : FABULOUS FASHION : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card captures four fabulously dressed gents posing for their photograph. The men are showing affection toward each other in this image. The gentlemen are sportily dressed; note the striped sport jacket.  Their hats are interesting and varied. One man is smoking a pipe. The photographer’s name and the location of  the studio are unknown.  SOLD

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DEBORAH VOLAR : IN MERVEILLEUSES (THE MARVELLOUS WOMEN) AND IN ALADDIN : RPPC

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These vintage real photo postcards feature singer and actress, Deborah Volar. Navy and Army magazine (1905) has an article about the performer in which she is described as a young “prima dona” (she was 21). The article reports that Volar was appearing at the Apollo Theater, and that she had made her debut two years earlier in “The Country Girl” at the Daly Theater.

Postcard 1 shows Volar in costume for her role in “The Merveilleuses”. The title can be translated as “The Marvellous Women”. Historically, these women lived at the end of the 18th century and were known for their outrageous style of fashion and behavior. Their fashion style was neo-classical and naked legs and toes challenged the mores of the day. These women were expressing their freedom through fashion.  “The Merveilleuses” was a musical play that can be categorized as a love story. Twelve photographs of Deborah Volar can be found in Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. This vintage postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No.1730G). The card was printed in England and is in fair condition (see scans).

Postcard 2 shows Volar in costume for her role in “Aladdin” at the Prince’s Theatre in Bristol, England. Twelve photographs of Deborah Volar can be found in Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. This postcard is dated 1909. This vintage postcard was published by W.H.S. & S. B. (W. H. Smith & Son) as part of the Grosvenor series (No.10). The firm was located in Bristol. The card was printed in England. SOLD

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