Seated on a small toy piano, a young girl gazes directly into the camera with a serious, almost puzzled expression. Her light-colored coat, featuring large buttons and a Peter Pan collar, suggests a chilly season. Her dark stockings contrast sharply against the crisp fabric of her coat, and her slightly scuffed lace-up shoes hint at a child often at play. Her blonde hair, parted slightly to the side, is adorned with a large white bow, a common fashion accessory for young girls of the era. Beside her, a well-loved wooden wagon carries an assortment of cherished toys. A china-head doll dressed in a long, slightly tattered gown sits upright, her delicate painted face conveying a timeless charm. Next to her, a worn plush teddy bear with jointed limbs lounges against the wagon’s edge, its fur thinned from years of companionship. A smaller doll, with a cloth body and a painted bisque head, rests in a heap, suggesting it may have been hastily placed there before the photo was taken. Behind the girl, the toy piano upon which she perches adds a striking visual element. The intricate decals and ornate detailing on its wooden frame indicate it was once a prized plaything. Its keys, some appearing slightly askew, reveal the signs of youthful enthusiasm. The setting appears to be an outdoor porch or wooden structure, the horizontal planks of the wall providing a rustic backdrop. The natural light casts soft shadows, enhancing the depth and character of the image. The reverse side of the postcard features a typical divided-back design, indicating it dates from the early 1900s. A faint handwritten inscription reads “Frank B’s little girl”. Franks’s last name is likely “Binder”. The handwriting is delicate and slightly faded, but still legible. SOLD
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