This rare Carte de Visite portrait features Dr. Henry Sanborn Flint. He was a prominent figure in Providence, Rhode Island, during the late 19th century. Initially, he and his brother Ezra H. Flint established Flint & Co. in 1864, focusing on furniture and housewares. By 1876, Henry had transitioned into medicine, becoming a physician and taking over the production of Old Dr. Warren’s Herb & Root Bitters, which he rebranded as Dr. H.S. Flint & Co. Quaker Bitters. Dr. Flint’s Quaker Bitters was marketed as a comprehensive remedy for various ailments, including digestive issues, liver complaints, and general debility. This product was like snake oil. The bitters were advertise on the reverse of the card as having such great medical power that “the thousand ills that afflict the human family yield readily to this great medical discovery”. The product’s packaging often featured a Quaker figure, symbolizing purity and trustworthiness. SOLD
This advertising cabinet card features a little boy on a metal chair wearing a bib imprinted “MY MAMMA USES ATLAS FLOUR”. Atlas Flour was manufactured by B. Stern & Sons (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The card’s photograph was taken by J. A. Janson in his studio also located in Milwaukee. This cabinet card, along with similar examples, was likely produced as part of a local promotion for the flour. It is likely that photos were of children of the company’s employees or other city residents. SOLD
This cabinet card features stage, film and television actress, Frances Starr (1881-1973). The actress was photographed by Jacob Schloss of New York City, New York. Frances Grant Starr was an American stage, film and television actress. Her theatrical debut was in 1901 when she performed in an Albany (New York) stock company. In 1906, she appeared in New York City’s Garrick Theatre in “Gallops”. She then signed with David Belasco, a major theatrical producer, writer, impresario, and director. She worked for Belasco for the next 22 years. The role that propelled her to stardom was in “The Easiest Way” (1909). She had a long career in the theatre. The IMDb reports that she appeared in 26 Broadway plays from 1901 through 1953. Her longest run play was “Claudia” (1951). Starr appeared in one silent and three sound movies between 1923 and 1932. She also acted in 13 television series (!949-1958). Starr was married three times. One of her marriages was to the celebrated artist, William Haskell Coffin. He was an American painter and commercial artist. The photographer, Jacob Schloss was a well known New York City photographer who was famous for his portraits of theatrical stars. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard captures two very adorable and beautifully dressed little girls. They have magnificent smiles and sparkling eyes. This postcard was produced by PC Paris as part of a series (No.1510). 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. Here is the translation of the French message on the postcard: “Very Dear Cousin Agathe, On the occasion of your lovely name day,receive my best wishes and greetings, as well as those of my parents. I also send you my sweetest kisses to you and to all your family. Your little cousin, M. Soensur” (SOLD)
This lithographic postcard features a street scene in Northport, Long Island, New York. The postcard pictures Bayview Avenue in 1913. The road, sidewalk, houses and trees, look very much like the street looks today. The picturesque road runs along the edge of Northport Harbor (Long Island Sound), and was beautiful than, and beautiful now. This postcard was published by the Louis H. Jones Drug Company. The firm was located in Northport. The message includes holiday greetings and the addressee lived in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features English actress and Gaiety Girl, Olive Morrell (1877-1937). In this portrait postcard, she is holding playing cards. Morrell is most associated with her roles in Edwardian musical comedies. Olive was raised in Highgate, near London. An introduction by her singing teacher, led her to theatrical producer George Edwardes. The introduction opened a path for her to perform at London’s Gaiety Theater. Olive was a gaiety girl. Gaiety Girls was the name given to the chorus girls acting in the musical comedies at the theater. The “girls” were beautiful and they danced and modelled bathing suits and the latest fashions onstage. The gaiety girls were considered more respectable than the women performing at London’s burlesque houses. Morrell was a very popular real photo postcard model. Reviewers of her stage performances often commented about her beauty. In 1908, Olive was married to an Australian politician, Willie Kelly. The publisher of this postcard was a London firm (B. B.). Olive’s photo portrait was taken by R. W. Thomas. The postcard dates back to about 1906. This vintage postcard is in very good condition (see scans).
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This cabinet card features a school age girl minding a bundled up baby in a large fine bentwood and wicker baby carriage. The carriage is on a brick lane and in the background is a fenced clapboard house. The older child is wearing a fine dress with mutton sleeves and the baby is clothed in a gown and cute cap. The photographer is Kloo, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The photographer may be Carl H. Kloo ,who, according to a photography journal (1906) was a photographer in Covington, Kentucky . SOLD
Karin Hardt (1910-1992), German film actress, is featured on these two vintage real photo postcards. Her father was a merchant. She took private acting lessons with Alex Otto, a German actor and theater director. After some theatrical appearances, she made her movie debut in 1931. She quickly rose to stardom. During the war years, her film roles decreased. Post war, she appeared in only a few more films. In the 1960’s she appeared in a number of television roles. She was married to director Erich Waschneck in 1933. She later married Rolf von Goth, a German actor. An internet filmography indicates that Hardt appeared in 88 films from 1931 through 1992. In 1979, she was in a film with David Bowie. The YouTube video below features Miss Hardt in the film, “Mens Economy” (1941).
The image in Postcard 1 gives the appearance that Hardt is about to be swallowed up by her dress. She is wearing ribbons in her hair and a sweet half smile. This photo postcard was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.A2810/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company, can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image. SOLD
Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.8848/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company, can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image. This vintage postcard is in excellent condition (see scans).
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Vintage real photo Postcard 1 features a portrait of the multi talented actress, dancer, and singer, Gaby Deslys (1881-1920). Miss Deslys performed at the beginning of the twentieth century in both Europe and the United States. She was extremely popular worldwide. In fact, she was able to earn four thousand dollars a week when performing in the United States. She performed several times on Broadway. She had a dance named after her, “The Gaby Glide” (1911). You can find the sheet music, with Gaby on the cover, elsewhere on ebay. Her love life was the topic of much public gossip. She probably added to the sensationalism surrounding her by posing in a number of risque postcards. She was courted by many wealthy and powerful men, including the King of Portugal. Her life was cut short by the “Spanish” influenza. Postcard 1 is not at all common. It was published by E. A. Schwerdtfeger Company of London and printed in Berlin (no. 0291/1). The company also had an office in New York (opened in 1910). This publishing house printed many different types of real photo postcards but was known for its hand-colored real photo postcards of actresses and fashionable women in exotic costumes. The photographer was the Talbot studio. The creator of Miss Deslys’s hat is also credited (Lewis). This particular real photo postcard stands out because it offers a colorized and very clear view of this beautiful and talented performer. SOLD
Postcard 2 was photographed by Edouard Stebbing. He was active in Paris between 1890 and 1910. Stebbing taught at a University in Paris and invented the stebbing camera, and was known for his work with emulsions. It is reported that he was friends with the artist Monet. He died in 1914 and his wife (Celestine) died five years earlier. Stebbing was a prolific photographer during the Belle Epoque Paris. He appears to have been an expatriate from England. He published many articles in British Photographic journals. Stebbing photographed many theatrical stars. A frequent publisher of these postcards was Monsieur G.Piprot, of “Etoille” or “Star” publishing in Paris. The “Photographic Times and American Photographer” (1883) cited Stebbing as “one of the bright lights of the French Photographic Society. The card has a 1908 postmark. SOLD
Postcard 3 is not common. It was published by Rotary Photo of Great Britain as part of a series (no.11843 A). This postcard portrait was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. Gaby Deslys was certainly a beautiful and talented performer. SOLD
Postcard 4 was published by Rapid Photo of Great Britain as part of a series (no.4245). The company was active between 1901 and 1910. The firm specialized in taking theatrical portraits and was located in London. This postcard portrait was taken by the Bassano studio. SOLD
Postcard 5 was published by Raphael Tuck & Sons of Great Britain as part of the Celebrities of the Stage series (no.T745). The company produced a variety of postcards including an extensive catalog of celebrity (stage and screen) portrait postcards. The firm began publishing this Deslys postcard in 1903. Miss Deslys was photographed by Dover Street Studio for the portrait seen on this postcard. (SOLD)
Postcard 6 was published by J. Beagles of Great Britain as part of a series (no.70H). This real photo postcard is uncommon. This risque vintage real photo postcard features Deslys wearing a provocative costume for her time. She is flashing an infectious smile. Note her corset assisted wasp thin waist.
Postcard 7 was published by Societe Industrielle de Photograpie (SIP) of Rueil, France, and is part of a series (no.1537).The photographer was Edouard Stebbing who was active in Paris between 1890 and 1910. Stebbing taught at a University in Paris and invented the stebbing camera, and was known for his work with emulsions. It is reported that he was friends with the artist Monet. He died in 1914 and his wife (Celestine) died five years earlier. Stebbing was a prolific photographer during the Belle Epoque Paris. He appears to have been an expatriate from England. He published many articles in British Photographic journals. Stebbing photographed many theatrical stars. This real photo postcard is uncommon. (SOLD)
Postcard 8 is an uncommon vintage real photo postcard. It was published by Davidson Brothers of Great Britain. Davidson Brothers was located in both London and New York City. The firm operated between 1901 and 1911. (SOLD)
Postcard 9 has a portrait taken by esteemed celebrity photographer, Leopold Reutlinger. This real photo postcard is very uncommon. Gaby Deslys was certainly a beautiful and talented performer. (SOLD)
Postcard 10 is not at all common. It was published by Rotary Photo of Great Britain as part of a series (no.11843 C). This postcard portrait was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. SOLD
Postcard 11 captures Deslys in a pose that blends theatrical glamour with unabashed sensuality. Reclining languidly on a divan, Deslys gazes directly into the camera with a confident, coquettish smile. Her expression, both inviting and self-assured, evokes the knowing charm that made her a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic. She is dressed in a diaphanous, low-cut gown adorned with delicate lace and sparkling embellishments. The sheer fabric reveals the contours of her form beneath, and the bodice dips dramatically to showcase her décolletage. A garter peeks out from beneath the hem of her dress, holding up one of her stockings—a provocative detail that contributes to the postcard’s risqué nature. At a time when societal norms placed great emphasis on modesty, such a revealing pose and costume would have been seen as daring, bordering on scandalous. Her hair is crowned with a wreath of artificial flowers, emphasizing both her stage persona and the romanticized ideal of feminine beauty in the Belle Époque. Every detail of this image—from the suggestive pose to the luxurious styling—speaks to Deslys’ identity as a performer who captivated audiences not just with her talent, but also with her bold charisma and sex appeal. The card is numbered 4361 N and was published by Rotary Photo, E.C., a major British publisher known for high-quality celebrity postcards. The photograph itself was taken by Foulsham & Banfield, Ltd., a prominent London studio located at 49 Old Bond St. W, famed for its theatrical portraits.
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