GOODRICH STEAMER : CITY OF RACINE ENTERING HARBOR : POSTCARD : (1910)

This vintage divided back postcard features a scene showing the Goodrich Steamer, “City of Racine” entering the harbor. The Goodrich Steamship Line operated steamships in the Great Lakes region during the 19th and early 20th century. The company generally operated on Lake Michigan. The line was founded in 1868. The company owned an excursion route between Chicago and Milwaukee for more than 30 years. Most of the company’s ships were named after the cities they serviced. Goodrich went bankrupt in 1933. This postcard was distributed by M. L. Annenberg of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The card was published by A. C. Bosselman & Company of New York and it was printed in Germany. The card has a Milwaukee postmark and it is dated 1910.  (SOLD)

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PRETTY TEENAGE GIRL IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN

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This carte de visite portrait features a pretty teenage girl who seems to be pursing her lips to hold back a smile. She has less success hiding her “smiling eyes”. The teenager is wearing jet earrings and a jet necklace. Her hairstyle includes a braided pony tail and curly bangs. The photographer of this image is the Bigelow studio in Detroit, Michigan. The reverse of this cdv advertises that Mr Edwin Burnham Bigelow (1838-1916) was a medal winner in a number of photography exhibitions. These medals were awarded in 1872 and 1876 which obviously lets us know that this cdv was produced in or shortly after 1876. A photo of Mr. Bigelow can be seen below. He is listed in the Detroit Business Directory (1879)  as being a photographer at the same Woodward Avenue address as listed on this cdv. At the time of the directory entry he had a partner (Elmer Taylor) in the ownership of his studio. Bigelow was a civil war veteran. He served with the 5th Michigan Cavalry (Company B). He enlisted as a Sergeant and served between 1862 and 1865. He was captured by the Confederates at the Battle of Buckland Mills (Virginia). He was a prisoner for about nine months. An interesting side note is the lettering “NPA” seen on the center bottom of the cdv. NPA is the abbreviation the “National Photographic Association” which was a photographers fraternal organization that convened for the first time in Boston in the year 1869. The organization was involved in arranging exhibitions, education, and lobbying for laws that would protect their profession. In the 1870’s the organization had more than 1,000 members. The organization dissolved in 1876 due to internal disputes. In 1880 a new version of the association was born in the form of the “Photogaphers Association of America” (PAA). This Carte de Visite is the first one that I’ve seen with the “NPA” initials and I have seen many Carte de Visites. This cdv is in very good condition (see scans).  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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A WOMAN IN BLACK : MOURNING : MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

The Schiller studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, produced this photograph of a woman dressed in black sitting in a chair. Note her tulle wrapped hat. It appears that she is wearing mourning clothes. She is holding something (possibly a magazine) on her lap.  (SOLD)

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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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VINTAGE PHOTO OF MENS SOCCER OR RUGBY TEAM : STRIPED JERSEYS : INCLUDES MYSTERY WOMAN

This vintage photograph features a men’s soccer team. The player in the center of the first row is holding a soccer ball. If you look at it under magnification, you will note that the ball has stitching. Could this be a Rugby team? Nine of the team members are wearing vertically striped jerseys. Each end of the back row is occupied by a man in a suit; presumably, they are the team’s coaches. One of them is holding a cigarette. A well dressed woman is standing in the back row. I can’t help but wonder what her relationship is to this team. The answer to that question is lost to history. This photograph is unmounted and measures about 6 1/2″ x 4 5/8″. SOLD

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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

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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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COLLIE : PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTIFUL DOG

This vintage postcard features a beautiful collie. The dog has a wonderful expression. It appears that the collie is smiling. The caption on the card states “Our Pet”. The postcard was published by J. N. Chamberlain. The firm was located in Miami, Florida. The printer of this card was C. T. American Art. This company was a leading postcard publisher and printer. They operated between 1898 and 1978. The company was founded by Curt Teich (1877-1974) in 1898. It was headquartered in Chicago and known as the Curt Teich Company. (SOLD)

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VERA TSCHECHOWA : GERMAN FILM ACTRESS, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, AND SCREENWRITER

This vintage real photo postcard features Vera Tschechowa (1940- ), German film actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. The IMDb lists her as having 94 acting credits between 1957 and 1996. She has directed many film stars, including Anthony Quinn and Robert Redford. Vera’s mother was an actress. She is the grandaughter of Russian-American actor Michael Chekhov. She was raised by her grandmother, silent film star Olga Tschechowa (1897-1980). A photograph of Olga Tschechowa can be found elsewhere in the Cabinet Card Gallery collection. Vera Tschechowa certainly has had a very impressive career in films. This postcard was published by Kolibri. This postcard has album residue on it’s reverse. The card is in overall good condition (see scans).

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