This vintage real photo postcard captures a bride and groom in a flower decorated antique automobile. Even the car’s wheels are decorated with flowers. Note the auto’s large headlights and the squeeze horn on the driver’s side of the car. (SOLD)
PORTRAIT OF YOUNG SIBLINGS : CHILDREN : SAILOR SUIT : (1912)
This vintage real photo postcard features two cute siblings. An inscription on the reverse of the card indicates that the children are Susan (age 8) and Richard Carey (age 6). The photograph was taken in 1912. Note that Richard is wearing a sailor suit, a popular style of this era. The card has an Artura stamp box. SOLD
FOUR FEMALE STUDENTS AND FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN CELEBRATE MAY DAY AT WHITELANDS COLLEGE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
This vintage real photo postcard features four students at Whitelands College, along with four children, celebrating May Day. They are holding a thin rope behind their backs. The previous owner of this postcard described the photo as a photograph of a “daisy chain”. I am not sure of what that means, but I find the individuals in this photo, and the nature of what they are doing, quite intriguing. Whitelands College is located in London and is one of the oldest of all higher education institutions in England. The college is part of the University of Roehampton. The college was founded in 1841 by the Church of England’s National Society. The school was established as a teacher training college for women. It holds the distinction of being England’s first college of higher education to admit women. The school has a long tradition of holding two major annual festivals. One of these is the May Day Festival. Whitelands College held it’s first May Day festival in 1881. The festival is held annually and traditions include electing a “May Queen”. The queens’s “coronation” is presided over by a visiting Anglican Bishop. It is interesting to note that photos reveal that children took part in the coronation ceremony. For example, a young girl would walk behind the queen holding the train of the queen’s gown during the procession. Another tradition at the school is the maypole dance. This postcard was published by J. Russell & Sons. The studio was located in the Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace was built of cast iron and plate glass. It was constructed in Hyde Park, London and it was the home of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1936. James Russell & Sons were photographers in England that were active between the 1850’s and 1940’s. The studio has 692 portraits residing in the National Portrait Gallery. This postcard records interesting social history. It is in very good condition (see scans).
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FRANCOISE ARNOUL
This vintage real photo postcard features French actress, Francoise Arnoul (1931- ). She was born in Constantine, France (now Algeria). Her mother was a stage actress and her father was an artillery General. She moved to Paris in 1945 and studied acting. She was “discovered” by director Willy Rozier. In 1949, she received a major role in the film, “L’Epave (The Wreck)”). She also starred in such films as “Forbidden Fruit” (1952), “French Cancan” (1954), and “Testament of Orpheus” (1960). She made her American film debut in “Companions of the Night” (1954). She later acted in television shows. Her IMDb filmography includes 95 credits between 1949 and 2016. This postcard was postmarked in 1960 in Pula, Croatia. SOLD
BARBARA DARROW : FILM AND TELEVISION ACTRESS : SCI FI
This vintage real photo postcard features film and television actress, Barbara Darrow (1931-2018). Geography and Genetics must have made it Darrow’s destiny to be an actress. Her father was a motion-picture landscape artist and her mother was a former silent film actress. In addition, she was born in Hollywood and graduated from Hollywood High School. Barbara was a model and that work led to her receiving film contract offers. In 1950, she signed a seven year contract with RKO studios. She made mainly B movies during the 1950’s decade. These movies included “The Monster that Challenged the World” and “Queen of Outer Space”. She also appeared in episodes of popular television shows of the 50’s. In 1956, she married Thomas David Tannenbaum. He was a talent agent at MGM, and later, became the founding president of Viacom. One of her children was married to Bobby Darrin’s son. Barbara’s sister was a model and married tennis great, Pancho Gonzalez. The IMDB credits Barbara with 27 television and movie appearances between 1950 and 1977. This postcard was published by Kores and is part of a series of 100 portraits published for Paramount Pictures in 1956. SOLD
MISS EDITH FINK : PLAYED CINDERELLA : ACTRESS, SINGER, COMEDIENNE : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features actress, singer, and comedienne, Miss Edith Fink. Information about Miss Fink is sparse. The website “Find A Grave” provides a bit of information about her life and death. She was born in Nottingham, England, in 1884. She died in Poole, England in 1957. At the time of her passing, her full name was Edith Kate Fink Lashwood. She had been married to George Lashwood (1863-1942). Their marriage took place in 1917. George Lashwood has been described as a “handsome and distinguished” well-dressed singer of popular and patriotic songs. He also appeared in pantomimes and made recordings of many of his songs. Note the purple typed message on the reverse of this postcard. The writer, Louise, tells the reader that Miss Fink is playing Cinderella at the “Prince of Wales Theatre” in London. A faded postmark reveals that this postcard was written and mailed in 1906. This card was published by E. C. Osborne & Son. The firm was located in Birmingham, England. SOLD
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WIRED-HAIR TERRIER : PORTRAIT OF A HANDSOME DOG : POSTCARD PORTRAIT
This vintage postcard features an adorable wired-hair terrier. The dog may be a different breed, or even a mixed breed, but certainly has the appearance of a wired-hair terrier. This is a lithographic chrome postcard. It was printed in Italy and part of a series (no.1929/6). This postcard is in excellent condition (see scans).
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HANDSOME AND WELL DRESSED YOUNG MAN : FOUND IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of a handsome young man. He is well dressed. Note his comfy looking overcoat and his wonderfully worn hat. This postcard was purchased in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The stamp box on this postcard indicates that it was published by K Ltd., sometime between 1918 and 1936. The postcard is in good condition (see scans).
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AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN STANDING IN A GARDEN IN FRONT OF A STONE HOUSE : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features an African American woman standing in a garden. She is standing in front of a stone house. The woman is holding a cylindical object in her hands. Perhaps it is a diploma or a rolled up magazine or newspaper. This vintage postcard is likely one-of-a-kind and is in very good condition (see scans). SOLD
OKLAHOMA PORTLAND CEMENT CO. : ADA, OKLAHOMA : VINTAGE POSTCARD : AERIAL VIEW
This vintage postcard features the Oklahoma Portland Cement Company. The firm was located in Ada, Oklahoma. The company appears to have a very large facility and close access to the local railroad. The Oklahoma Porland Cement Company was built in 1906 and had the capacity to utilize twelve rail cars a day. This postcard is a lithograph by Stall Studio. The card was published by C.T. Photochrom (Curt Teich, Chicago, Illinois). SOLD
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