This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young dancer dressed in a risque body suit. The costume aims to give the appearance of nudity. The performer is holding a tambourine. The publisher of the postcard is unidentified. The reverse of this postcard shows some wear but the front of the card is in excellent condition. The postcard is in overall Good Condition (See Scans). SOLD
This very uncommon vintage real photo postcard features the pretty young actress and singer, Miss Daphne Hope. She is dressed and posed provocatively for this postcard portrait. Her legs are exposed and she is wearing a short top. Even though Daphne’s legs are covered with flesh colored stockings, this is a risque postcard for it’s era.. Daphne Hope postcards are rare. It is also difficult to find information about her. The website “Footlight Notes” reprinted a 1912 article about Daphne Hope and her performing partner, William Burr. The pair were English music hall entertainers that took their show on the road to New York’s Fifth Avenue Theater. The article states that their talking act and “double singing” was simply “delightful” and “unique”. Hope is described as a “comely blonde, of the robust type, with a very pleasant voice”. The reviewer enjoyed the humorous banter between Hope and Burr. The article described their act as a “sunbeam” compared to the “shadows” vaudeville has imported in the past. SOLD
This German vintage risque real photo postcard features a pretty buxom young woman wearing a feathered purple hat. This photograph is meant to titillate. The woman is voluptuous. This photographic portrait was published by NPG (Germany) as part of a series (No.749/6). This postcard’s photograph has been hand tinted. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features a Black Woman in her dance costume. She is an unusual costume and she is lifting her skirt in a risque manner. The woman has a pretty smile. SOLD
This risque vintage real photo postcard captures a pretty young woman sitting on a couch. The woman is holding a small mirror in her right hand. She is wearing lingerie. Her sheer bra, exposed legs, stockings, garter, and “come hither” pose, all contribute to making this an erotic postcard. This postcard was produced by PC Paris as part of a series (No.1481). The P.C logo is an abbreviation for Papeteries d Levallois-Clichy. The firm published a variety of real photo postcard topics including portraits of pretty models, nudes, views, and holiday cards. The company was active in the 1920’s. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features Verena, an enchanting and seductive performer captured by the lens of renowned photographer, Leopold Reutlinger. She has long dark cascading hair and she exudes an aura of mystery. Adorned with a feather boa, she reveals a bare shoulder, adding sensuality to this portrait. Verena was one of the early performers at the Folies Bergere. This postcard is part of a series (no.0450). SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman sitting at a piano. She is in a relaxed pose. This is also a leggy pose making this card risque for it’s era. Note the sheet music on the piano. This postcard portrait is hand tinted. SOLD
This risque vintage real photo postcard features a fashionable performer named Fromentin. The card is color tinted. She has a string of flowers wrapped around her shoulders and her dress is a flower pattern. The combination is a nice touch. “The Theatre” (1882) states that Fromentin, among others, present grace and beauty difficult to match. Fromentin was photographed by Sazerac. He was a photographer well known for his portraits of the showgirls of Paris. The publisher of this postcard, was Monsieur G. Piprot, of “Etoille” or “Star” publishing in Paris. The card is part of a series (No.854). The postcard has a postmark from 1905. SOLD
CABINET CARD 1
RPPC 7 (SOLD)
RPPC 8 (SOLD)
Lillian Russell (1860-1922) is pictured in the Cabinet Card 1 photograph by famed New York celebrity photographer, Falk. Lillian Russell is captured in costume as she appeared in “Pepita” (1886). Russell was a very famous American actress and singer who was known for her beauty, style, voice and stage presence. Her theater career began with roles in comic operas including the work of Gilbert and Sullivan. She married composer Edward Solomon in 1884 and two years later, he was arrested for bigamy. She performed in New York and elsewhere in starring roles in comic opera and musical theatre. In 1904 she switched to dramatic roles due to voice problems. She later also appeared in vaudeville. She retired from the stage in 1919. She later wrote newspaper columns, advocated for women suffrage, and was a popular lecturer. She married four times and her longest marriage was to Diamond Jim Brady who supported her extravagant lifestyle for four decades. It is interesting to note that the New York Times (4/2/1886) reported that during the performance of “Pepita”, an opera by her husband, Edward Solomon; there were obvious signs of marital discord observed on stage. The newspaper blamed issues revolving around Russell’s interfering mother, as well as, issues pertaining to Russell’s sudden prosperity. The newspaper article correctly predicted that there would soon be a divorce.
Cabinet card 2 is also photographed by Falk. This photograph provides a close-up image of Lillian Russell and is a testimonial to her beauty. (SOLD)
Cabinet card 3 was published by Newsboy and used by the tobacco company as a premium (#340). The photographer was Falk and the image was copyrighted in 1893. To view a collection cabinet cards by Falk; click on the category “Photographer: Falk”. (SOLD)
Cabinet card 4 is another image produced by B. J. Falk. Miss Russell is in costume and is posed provocatively partially behind sheer lace.
Cabinet card 5, also by Falk, provides a terrific profile portrait of the beautiful Miss Russell.
Lillian Russell is pictured in this vintage real photo postcard (RPPC 6). This undivided back postcard was published in 1907 or earlier. (SOLD)
RPPC 7 is an undivided back postcard portrait of Miss Russell. She is in costume. The publisher of this card is Pascalis, Moss & Company. The firm was London based and ceased publishing postcards in 1902. At that time Charles H. Pascalis (c1877-?) left the company and the firm changed it’s name to Henry Moss & Company. (SOLD)
RPPC 8 is risque in terms of the “plunging” neckline of Russell’s dress. This vintage postcard was published by Rotograph as part of a series (No.B518) Miss Russell’s photograph was taken by Jacob Schloss in 1899. (SOLD)
This vintage risque real photo postcard features a scantily clad pretty young dancer. Note her long hair and headress.The card was published by Neue Photographische Gesellschaft (NPG) as part of a series (No.553/2). The company was a leading bromide photo printing company for many years.at the beginning of the 20th century. (SOLD)
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