BERNSTEIN’S DELICATESSEN : STRICTLY KOSHER : NEW YORK CITY : POSTCARD

This linen vintage real photo postcard advetises Bernstein’s Delicatessen. The card proclaims that the restaurant is “strictly kosher”. The deli was located at Rivington and Essex streets, in the lower eastside of New York City. This postcard was postmarked sometime during the 1950’s. SOLD

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CONSUELO : ARTIST SIGNED : W. HASKELL COFFIN : BRISTOL MYERS ADVERTISING : RPPC

This is an artist signed vintage postcard entitled “Consuelo”. The artist is W. Haskell Coffin (1878-1941). He was a painter and commercial artist popular in the early decades of the twentieth century. His work can be found on leading magazine covers as well as on posters commissioned by the US government. He specialized in painting images of women. He was one of the highest paid illustrators of his time. He had two marriages. His second wife was actress, Frances Starr. While being treated for depression at a Florida facility, Coffin committed suicide by jumping out a window. This artist signed postcard was made to advertise a Bristol Myer pharmaceutical product. The product was Ziratol, “a practically odorless antiseptic and germicide for office or home”.This advertising postcard was mailed to a doctor in Springfield, Massachusetts. The postcard was postmarked in Brooklyn, New York. SOLD

MAN WITH BOWLER HAT IN HAND: NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS

A gentleman poses, “hat in hand” at the H. M. Atherton studio in North Topeka, Kansas. The gentleman is holding his bowler hat and has a pocket watch with an exposed chain. There is a book on the table behind the man. The props in this photograph compose a very nice interior setting. This cabinet card portrait is in excellent condition (see scans). 

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INK BLOTTER : R WILSON HAMMELL : ARTIST SIGNED : AD FOR SPORTING GOODS STORE

The art for this vintage ink blotter was done by Raymond Wilson Hammell (1896-1949). He was active and lived in Massachusetts. Hammell was well known for Pin-Up girl illustrations. His work appeared on magazine and book covers, calendars, and more. Some of his work was stand alone portraits. This advertising blotter is from the 1930 or 1940’s. The blotter advertises Thomas Brothers, a sporting goods store, including golf accessories, located in an unidentified hotel. It measures about 4 x 9 inches.and is in very good condition (see scans). 

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VAN NESS HOTEL : BURLINGTON VERMONT : POSTCARD : (1913)

This vintage postcard features the Van Ness Hotel, which was located in Burlington, Vermont. Also pictured are three horse drawn coaches and several pedestrians. The Van Ness opened in 1870.The brick building was on the site formerly occupied by the Howard House until it was destroyed by fire in 1867.  The Van Ness Hotel had a capacity of 400 guests. It hosted three US Presidents (William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Howard Taft). The Van Ness was considered “first class” and the best hotel in Burlington. The Van Ness burned down in 1951. When a new building went up on the site, it was occupied by the Howard Bank. In 2007, it became the TD Bank. The postcard has a 1913 postmark from Burlington. The card is in good condition. Note the small dent near the middle of the left edge of the front of the postcard. 

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PORTRAIT OF A PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN IN TROUVILLE, FRANCE (VINTAGE RPPC)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman posing for her portrait at the Photo Moderne studio in Trouville, France. The photographer did an excellent job in using lighting to accentuate this young lady’s beauty. SOLD 

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PRETTY FEMALE AMERICAN SOLDIER : WORLD WAR I ERA : PHOTO BY ALFRED NOYER : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman wearing the uniform of the United States Army. This postcard was published by Alfred Noyer and is from the World War I era. The postcard is part of a series (No.2923).  SOLD

MAPLE LEAF SOAP : MARVEL OF PURITY : LARGE TRADE CARD

This large sized trade card is advertising Maple Leaf Soap. The ad calls the soap “a marvel of purity”. This advertising premium has vivid colors. The card measures about 4.125 x 6.375 inches.  SOLD

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BOXER : JIMMY WALSH : HASSAN CIGARETTE CARD : (1910)

This vintage tobacco card features boxer Jimmy Walsh depicted on a Cigarette Card. The card advertises Hassan “Cork Tip” Cigarettes. The advertising copy states that the brand is “The Oriental Smoke” and is the largest selling brand in America. The card was issued in 1910. Jimmy Walsh (1883-1964) was an American boxer who became the World Bantamweight Champion in 1905. He fought 64 bouts between 1902 and 1914. He was born and resided in Newton, Massachusetts. He had 33 wins (14 KO’s), 10 losses, and 20 draws. In retirement he taught boxing to the sons of two US Prsidents (Taft and T. Roosevelt).  This card measures about 2.5 x 2.75 inches. SOLD

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WEDDING COUPLE PORTRAIT : HALSTAD, MINNESOTA : O. E. FLATEN : CABINET CARD

This photographic portrait captures a lovely formally dressed couple. It is likely that this is a wedding photo. Both the man and the woman are dressed in formal clothing. In addition, the gentleman is wearing a  boutonniere while the woman is wearing a corsage. Looks like wedding attire to me. The photographer is O. E. Flaten who at the time of the photograph, had studios in Moorehead and Halstad, Minnesota; as well as in Gardner, North Dakota. Research reveals that Ole E. Flaten (1854 or 1865- 1933) was born in Vanders, Norway and emigrated to the United States. He worked as a photographer from the 1870’s through the 1920’s, retiring in 1930. This cabinet card portrait has minor edge and cornerwear and is in very good condition (see scans).

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