NINA WOOD : STAGE ACTRESS AND MUSIC HALL PERFORMER

This vintage real photo postcard features pretty stage actress Miss Nina Wood. She is wearing flowers in her hair. Note the length of her hair. The postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No. 1787A). Miss Woods photograph is by the Johnston & Hoffman studio. Theodore Julius Hoffmann and P. A. Johnston established a commercial photography studio in Calcutta (1882) and Darjeeling (1890). They also operated a studio in Simla. Johnston and Hoffmann’s photography business was the second largest commercial photography studio in India in that period. Many of their images were of North and Northeast India as well as Sikkim and Nepal. Johnston & Hoffmann produced many photographs of actors and actresses. It is certain that these performers did not travel to India to have their photo taken. It seems likely that Johnston & Hoffmann also had a studio in England during some part of their careers. This postcard is unposted and in very good condition (see scans). 

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JULIA JAMES : BEAUTIFUL STAGE ACTRESS : PHOTOGRAPHED BY RITA MARTIN : RARE : RPPC

This rare vintage real photo postcard features Julia James (1890-19F64), a beautiful stage actress.  She sat in 76 portraits that are part of England’s National Portrait Gallery. A few of these portraits capture her in the same costume she is wearing on this postcard. She is considered by one theatrical writer to be among the top fifteen most beautiful actresses of the 1900’s Edwardian era. Julia James was born in London, England and began her career as a chorus girl at the Aldwych Theatre under Seymour Hicks. She played in “Blue Belle” in 1905. She appeared in productions at the Gaiety Theatre. These plays included “The Girls of Gottenburg”, “Havana”, and  “Our Miss Gibbs”. She performed in Paris in “The Arcadians” (1913). This Rotophot postcard was printed in Berlin. The postcard is part of a series (no.0772). The photographer of this image is esteemed celebrity photographer, Rita Martin. The publisher of this postcard is Giesen Brothers & Company. The firm was located in Germany. This postcard is in very good conditon (see scans).

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PRETTY TEENAGE GIRL : ROSE PRINT DRESS : RPPC (1914)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman wearing a pink and green rose print dress and a nice smile. She appears to be in her teenage years. The card originates from France and the message on the card was written in 1914 (see postmark).  Note the tiny pinhole near the bottom border of the postcard. (SOLD)

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PRETTY DANCER WEARING HEADDRESS : RISQUE : RPPC : (1907)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young dancer dressed in a risque costume. Note her headdress. The previous owner of this postcard asserted that this image is an example of Germany’s Jugendstil period (1896-1914). The term, Jugendstil, means “young style”. The Jugendstil movement has been referred to as Germany’s Art Nouveau period. This postcard was published by NPG as part of a series (no.559/2). The card was postmarked in 1907. This postcard has stamp residue on it’s bottom left hand corner and is in overall Good Condition (See Scans). 

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AMERICAN STAGE ACTRESS – NELL CARTER (MOTHER OF MICKEY ROONEY)

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These vintage real photo postcards feature pretty American stage actress, Nell Carter (1894-1965). She shares the name of another American actress who arrived on the entertainment scene later than this Nell Carter. The second Nell Carter (1948-2003) was an American singer and actress. She is best known for her role in the television sitcom “Gimme a Break”. The Nell Carter pictured on this postcard hailed from Kansas City, Missouri. When she married and had a child, all three family members were involved in acting.  Her husband was actor Joe Yule (1892-1950) and her son was the celebrated actor, Mickey Rooney. Joe Yule was a Scottish-American burlesque and vaudeville comedian who transitioned into film career as a character actor. Yule and Carter married in 1919. Nell Carter, like her husband,  was a vaudevillian. She has also been described as a chorus girl and burlesque performer. The pair had a child in 1920 (Mickey Rooney) . In 1924, Yule and Carter separated and in 1925, she and her son moved to Hollywood. She appeared in one Broadway production, “When Crummies Played” (1928).

Postcard 1 was published by Rotary Photo as part of “The Rotary Photographic Series (no. 4037 L). The photographer was the Foulsham & Banfield Studio. Foulsham & Banfield were well known celebrity photographers. Frank Foulsham and A. C. Banfield operated a studio from the 1900’s through the 1920’s. The message on the reverse of this postcard indicates that the sender (Mabel) settled in buying this photo postcard to send to her friend. She writes that she wishes that she could have sent her a portrait postcard of English stage and film actress, Sybil Arundale.  (SOLD)

Postcard 2  was published by W. H. Midwinter & Co (Bristol, UK) as part of “The Bee Series”. The card was postmarked in 1907.  (SOLD)

 

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IRIS HOEY : STAGE AND FILM ACTRESS : ROTARY PHOTO : RPPC : (1907)

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The pretty actress seen on these vintage real photo postcards is Iris Hoey (1885-1979). She has a beautiful smile. Hoey was a British actress who performed in the first half of the twentieth century. She appeared in both stage and movie roles. Iris was born in London. Her father was a professor of economics. She began her career in straight theater and in musical comedies. Her first film appearance was in 1922. She was very active in the 1930’s working in film but still found time for theater. Th IMDb credits her with 20 acting roles in films. They range from 1922 to 1954. The IBDb reports that Hoey performed in two Broadway shows. Twelve portraits of Iris Hoey are part of the collection of Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. Hoey is considered to be among the prettiest actresses of her era.

Postcard 1 was published by Rotary Photo and is part of a series (no.2010 J).  (SOLD)

Postcard 2 was published by Beagles Postcards and is part of a series (no.220R). (SOLD)

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STUDIO PORTRAIT : WORLD WAR I ERA SOLDIER : RIFLE : LIGHT HEARTED : VINTAGE RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a handsome World War I era uniformed soldier posing for an outside portrait  He is well equipped with a rifle, haversack, cartridge belt, and high boots. He has been identified as a US dough boy but this has not been confirmed. The message on the card indicates that he is from an English speaking country. The message on the card is light hearted. The soldier asks how he looks in his uniform adorned with his equipment. He is especially interested in the reader’s reaction to his mustache. SOLD

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ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL HOLDING A BOUQUET OF PINK ROSES : BELLE EPOQUE : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl holding a bouquet of pink flowers. The girl is bright eyed and is flashing a beautiful smile. The French caption on the front of the card translates to “To Pay For Your Attention”. I believe that the card is a Thank-You card. The postcard was published by EPR as part of a series (No. 289). This real photo postcard is in overall good condition (see scans).

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MR QUINAULT & MLLE DOURGA : BALLET STARS : ALFRED NOYER : RPPC

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These vintage postcards feature a pair of ballet dancers, Mr Quinault and Mlle Dourga. These action photos capture the two dancers in beautiful ballet poses. (ALL SOLD)

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BERYL FABER : ENGLISH ACTRESS : WIFE OF PLAYWRIGHT COSMO HAMILTON

This vintage real photo postcard features English actress, Beryl Faber (?-1912). She made her stage debut in London in “The Masqueraders” (1894). She also acted in “Iris”, “His House in Order”, and “The Subjection of Kezia” (starring role). She wrote plays and playlets with her husband, playwright and novelist, Cosmo Hamilton. This postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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