CLARA BUTT : ENGLISH CONTRALTO : POPULAR OPERA SINGER : RPPC (1908)

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These vintage real photo postcards feature English contralto, Clara Butt (1872-1936). She was an extremely popular singer from the 1890’s through the 1920’s. Postcard 1 and 2 identifies her by her married name, “Mrs Kennerley Rumford”. Butt mainly performed in recitals and concerts. She only performed in two actual operas. In her late career, she performed with her husband, baritone Kennerley Rumford. Butt was also a popular recording artist. She made numerous records. Butt was bron in Southwick, Sussex. Her father was a sea captain. When Butt was about 8 years old, she and her family moved to Bristol, where she received her education and her ability to sing was recognized. She received musical training and sang in the Bristol Festival Chorus. At 18 years old, Butt won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. She also studied music in Paris, Berlin, and Italy. Her professional debut occured in 1892 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Early in her career, critics noted her high level of talent and predicted she would be very succcessful. The critics were not wrong. In 1890, Butt married baritone Kennerley Rumford. The pair appeared often appeared together in concert. Butt sang command performances for two Kings and one Queen. She toured much of the world.

Postcard 1 measures about 3.25 x 5.25 inches. This card was published by Rotary Photo as part of their “Rotary Photographic Plate Sunk Gem Series (no.P.269.H). The card has a 1908 postmark.  (SOLD)

Postcard 2 This card was published by Rotary Photo as part of their “Rotary Photographic Series (no.2647 O).  (SOLD)

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STREET VIEW : DETROIT, OREGON : OLD CARS : PICKUP TRUCK : CHEVRON : CAFES 

This vintage real photo postcard features a street scene in Detroit, Oregon.The cars in the photo appear to be from the late 1930’s or 1940’s. There is a lot to look at in this image. Here are some of the interesting sights in the photograph. An old pickup truck, a Chevron gas station, Arthur’s Cafe, Cascade Rooms to Rent, and a number of pedestrians. The small town of Detroit (Oregon). was named after Detroit (Michigan) because there were many Michiganders living there. In 2010, Detroit, Oregon had a population that barely topped 200.  (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF HANDSOME GENTLEMAN : JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS 

This Cabinet Card portrait features a well coiffed and well dressed handsome gentleman. This photograph was taken by George W. Clark (1846-1906) at his studio in Jacksonville, Illinois. He is listed in both the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census as a photographer. This cabinet card portrait is in good condition (see scans). 

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KENTON, OHIO : HIGH SCHOOL : OLD CARS : LITHOGRAPHIC POSTCARD

This vintage lithographic postcard features a depiction of the High School in Kenton, Ohio. The writer of the message on this card points out that this is the school that he attends. This postcard was published by Curt Teich (Chicago). The postcard was distributed by the “Wagner Post Card And Novelty Co. The firm was located in Delpho, Ohio.  (SOLD)

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A BATHING BEAUTY : RISQUE : HOLDING A FISHING NET : LIGHTHOUSE 

This vintage real photo postcard features a smiling bathing beauty posing while sitting on the sand at a beach. Note the ocean and the lighthouse in the background. This photograph is risque for it’s era. This image was published by Alfred Noyer.  (SOLD)

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PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : LEWISTON, MAINE : CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH

This cabinet card portrait features a pretty young woman posing at the Tapley studio in Lewiston, Maine. Note her scarf, hair ornament, and necklace. An inscription on the reverse of the photograph indicates that the woman is named “Nell Maxwell”. The photographer is named Isaac S. Tapley (1848-1900).  At one point, his studio was located at 66 Lisbon Street in Lewiston. The 1870 US census showed him to be a Mill Worker but the 1880 census reports that he was a photographer. This cabinet card photograph has corner and edgewear and is in overall fair condition.

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BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF FRANCE SERIES : LA CHAMPENOISE : PHOTO BY JEAN AGELOU

This vintage real photo postcard is part of a series named “Les Plus Belles Femmes de France” (The Most Beautiful Women of France). This series is about the Provinces of France, and the model for this image represents La Champenoise.Note that the woman in this photograph is wearing a wristwatch. Wristwatches were introduced in 1869 and became popular at the turn of the century. This postcard is no.21 in the series. There were a number of different series published. The Province series was one of the more popular series. The models in this series represent different French Provinces and wear traditional clothing from that particular area of the country. This postcard was published by well known photographer Alfred Noyer. The celebrated photographer supervised a large photo studio in Paris. The Noyer Studio operated from 1910 until the 1940’s. Many of his early postcards were reproductions of artworks. He also produced illustrated patriotic postcards during World War I. With the onset of the 1920’s he began producing postcards of children and women. Many of the postcards he produced of women were nudes or risque images. Some of his postcards list his name while others are simply marked “AN”. The photographer of this postcard portrait is Jean Agelou (1878-1921). Agelou was a French photographer of the 1910’s and 1920’s who is best known for his erotic and nude photographs. He was born in Egypt and not much is known about his private life. Agelou generally used models between the age of 20 and 24 years-old. He had a favorite model. Her name was “Fernande” and in addition to modeling, she was Agelou’s lover. Her full name was Fernande Barrey (1893-1960). She was a prostitute by trade. She also modeled for for painters (Amadeo Modigliani and Chaim Soutine). Fernande later became a painter. Although the 1900’s was the “golden age” of erotic photograph, photographers who took such risque photos had to use discretion. As a result, Agelou signed his work “JA”. In 1908, nudity in photographs was banned in France and photographers had to cover nude women images with strategically placed undergarments or other materials. Nude images had to circulate on the down low. They were sent in the mail inside of envelopes. Fernande remained popular and her erotic photographs were enjoyed by soldiers on both sides during World War I. Jean Agelou died in 1921; the result of a car accident. His brother George, who managed Jean’s business, also was killed in the crash. (SOLD)

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MALE JAPANESE KABUKI PERFORMER : IN COSTUME : HOLDING A FAN : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a male kabuki performer. He is dressed in traditional costume and holding a fan. Kabuki is a classical type of Japanese dance/song/drama. Kabuki theater includes very stylized performances, glamorous costumes, and intricate make-up. (SOLD)

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ROSE EDWARDS : ACTRESS, SINGER, OR BOXER : RESEARCH RESULTED IN BUBKAS

This postcard features a portrait of a pretty young woman named Rose Edwards. I have been unable to learn anything about her. This card is rare. My research could not locate another postcard featuring Miss Edwards. This card was published by Rotary Photo as part of their “Rotary Photographic Series” (No.1924A). Edwards photo portrait was taken by Alexander Bassano (1829-1913), a leading royal and high society photographer in Victorian London. Given the identity of the publisher and photographer, my best hypothesis is that Miss Edwards was a relatively minor actress, dancer, or singer. However, there is a competing theory. Although improbable, the Rose Edwards featured in this postcard portrait, may be female boxer, Mrs. Rose Edwards. The Library of Congress possesses a photograph of a Mrs Rose Edwards fighting Frl. Kussin in a 1912 boxing match. Miss Rose Edwards, seen on this postcard, does not give the appearance of a boxer. In reality, old female boxing photos reveal that many of the woman who fought in boxing contests were quite pretty and relatively slender, They were not “built” like stereotypical boxers. This vintage postcard has some cornerwear and is in overall good condition (see scans).

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BISHOP HUNTINGTON : HARVARD : BY NAPOLEON SARONY : CABINET CARD

The distinguished gentleman is this photograph is Frederic Dan Huntington (1819-1904). He was an American clergyman and the first Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. He was born in Massachusetts and grew up on a farm. He was a graduate of Amherst College as well as Harvard Divinity School. He was the pastor of the South Congregational Church of Boston between 1842 and 1855. He then became a preacher to the University as well a a professor at Harvard. He next became the pastor of the newly established Emanuel Church in Boston. In 1869, he founded the St. John’s School in Manlius, New York. He served as president of the military school. Bishop Huntington was also known as the first president of the Church and for authoring several books. This photograph was taken by the renowned celebrity photographer, Napoleon Sarony. (SOLD)

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