A wonderfully expressive vintage real photo postcard featuring a young girl seated in a studio portrait, captured with remarkable intimacy and character. The child sits upright on a simple wooden chair, gazing directly at the camera with large, searching eyes and a slightly solemn, almost questioning expression that gives the image unusual emotional depth. She is dressed in a charming early 20th-century outfit: a light blouse with striped trim at the collar and sleeves, paired with a pinafore-style dress secured with wide shoulder straps and large decorative buttons down the front. Her clothing has a practical yet stylish look typical of the period. On her head she wears a soft, wide-brimmed hat with bold striped edging, which frames her face beautifully and adds a playful, fashionable touch.In her hand, she appears to be holding a small fan or possibly a toy paddle, with a flat, rounded surface and a short handle. Given its shape and decorative quality, it most closely resembles a child’s hand fan, though it could also be a novelty or toy accessory used by the photographer to help keep the child engaged during the sitting. The photograph measures approximately 3.5 by 5.25 inches, consistent with real photo postcards of the era. Based on the clothing, hairstyle, and photographic style, this image likely dates to around 1910–1920. The postcard is in overall good condition with strong visual appeal. The image retains nice contrast and clarity, though there is moderate age toning. The corners exhibit noticeable rounding and wear. The reverse shows heavier toning, spotting, and adhesive residue from it’s former days residing in a postcard album. Despite this, the photograph remains fully intact and displays well (see scans).
This vintage Postcard is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $16.00 at auction
Interested collectors may view the listing here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/236794379904
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