SWEET LITTLE BOY RIDING HIS HANDCAR : TOY : MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA : RPPC

This vintage undivided back real photo postcard features a sweet little boy riding a handcar. The message on the reverse of the card reveals that the boys name is Robert and the card was mailed to his grandparents in Alliance, Ohio. The message is written by the boy’s parents in wording as if the boy himself wrote the card. Robert tells his grandparents that he has much fun on the handcar and that he wishes that they could see how fast he can ride. The message also reveals that the postcard was written in 1906 and that Robert and his family resided in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Typically, a hand car is a railroad car that is powered by it’s passengers. They were used by the railroads as well as in mines. (SOLD)  

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THREE YOUNG BROTHERS AND THEIR SISTER : STANDING ON A STOOP : BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

This cabinet card portrait features three young boys and a young girl. They are presumably siblings. Note the youngest boy’s plaid bow.. Large enough? The children are standing on a stoop. The photographer of this image is the Ramus studio of Brooklyn, New York. There is nice art on the reverse of the card. (SOLD)

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PRETTY LITTLE GIRL SITTING IN THE GRASS PLAYING A TINY PIANO : VINTAGE SNAPSHOT

This vintage snapshot photograph features an adorable little girl sitting in the grass and playing a tiny piano. Perhaps NPR’s, Bob Bollen will invite the young pianist to perform a “tiny desk concert”. SOLD

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SAD CHILD IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA

A sad child poses for a portrait at the studio of J. S. Fritz, in Reading, Pennsylvania. The frowning child is standing on a bench and wearing a fancy outfit. Note the large bow and the unattractive hat. The name of the child, “Jemil Arman”,  is penciled on the reverse of the cabinet card. Research yielded no information about Jemil Arman or photographer, J. S. Fritz. It is possible that a legibility problem may have resulted in an incorrect interpretation of the subject’s name.  ADDENDUM  Additional research resulted in discovering information about photographer, John S. Fritz. He was born on his father’s Pennsylvania farm in 1861. He left home at 15 to work in Philadelphia and while there, learned photography. He then worked with his brother in law as a traveling photographer. He left the business to pursue other occupations and he worked in both Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. He returned to photography and at some point operated a photography studio located at 852 Penn Street in Reading. He was married to Elizabeth Apffel  and had at least three children. (SOLD)

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CUTE YOUNG GIRL : LOVELY FRINGED FLORAL DRESS : ROSES IN HER HAIR : RPPC : (1908)

This German vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl wearing a fringed dress and roses in her hair.  The postcard was published by DLG (Deutsche Lichtbild-GmbH) as part of a series (No. 212/4). The firm is located in Berlin, Germany. This postcard is in very good condition (See Scans). 

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LITTLE GIRL AT A TABLE IN LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

This cabinet card features a cute little girl sitting a a table. On the table, lies a photograph. Who is the subject of the photograph lying on the table? Is it an image of a parent that passed away? This seems like a possibility because the little girl seems to be quite sullen. The photographer of this image was J. P. Haseltine of Lancaster, New Hampshire. Haseltine was listed in Lancaster Business Directories (1877,1882). He was also mentioned as a founding partner in the incorporation of the Lancaster Water Company (1891). This cabinet card portrait has a gold border and is in excellent condition (See Scans).

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TWO FATHERS HELD HOSTAGE BY THEIR RIFLE WIELDING YOUNG SONS…. LARGE PASSIVE DOG

Despite the title of this entry, this photograph is far from a hostage situation. Instead, two dandies pose with their young children and a larger Retriever dog. Both children are holding rifles, presumably toy rifles. The identity of the photographer, the identity of the subjects, and the location of the studio, are unknown. SOLD

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SEVEN BOYS AND THREE DOGS STAND ACROSS A DIRT ROAD : HUNTING : RPPC : 1911

This vintage divided back real photo postcard features seven boys and three dogs standing across a dirt road. One of the boys is holding a rifle and the presence of the three dogs indicate that this image has a hunting theme. Note the houses and trees visible in the background. This vintage postcard was postmarked in 1911.  (SOLD)

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A KID, A GOAT, AND A GOAT CART : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card photograph was taken outside and features a kid, a goat, and a goat cart. The child is dressed for cold weather as he sits in the cart holding a whip. The cart is more of a wagon than a cart. Note the large thin wheels. The goat is wearing a harness. The identity of the child and photographer are unknown. The location where the photograph was taken is also unknown. This cabinet card photo has cornerwear and is in overall good condition (see scans).

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PORTRAIT OF TWO SIBLINGS : FASHION : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features two siblings posing for their portrait at an unidentified photo studio. Big sister is wearing a long coat and is holding a purse which she is unsuccessfully hiding behind herself. The younger sibling has gained some height by standing on a chair. He is wearing a coat and an adorable navy cap. Judging by the children’s attire worn in this photograph; this photo was likely taken in winter. This portrait photo postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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