This wedding party photograph features a bride, a groom, a maid of honor, and a best man. There is of course a possibility that the four subjects are actually participating in a double wedding. Both women in this photograph are pretty and dressed in flapper attire. This indicates that the photograph was taken in the late 1910’s or the 1920’s. Each of the women has a bouquet of flowers and the men are both wearing boutonnieres. An interesting side note is that the seated man is resting his hand just above the seated woman’s knee. This an unusual sight in a photograph from this era. This is a folder style photograph. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features British actress, Henriette Watson (1873-1964). Watson was born in Scotland. She made her stage debut at age seven. At sixteen, she was trained and practiced enough to take “second lead” in comedies and modern dramas. As she grew older, larger parts came her way. After appearing in a number of touring and London theater engagements, she joined a touring company on a six month tour of Australia. In 1892 she toured Australia again with the “Mrs Bernard Beere Company”. She appeared in “As in a Looking Glass” with the company.. She toured Australia again in 1899. She later acted in Thornton Wilder’s play, “The Merchant of Yonkers”. Watson’s photo portrait was taken by the celebrated celebrity photographer, Lallie Charles. She was known for her talent as well as the fact that she was a female photographer, an unusual phenomenon for her era. The card is part of the Rival Photographic Series and it was manufactured in England. The postcard was postmarked in 1909. Note the chip on the right border of the card. Accordingly, this postcard is in fair condition (see scans).
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This vintage real photo postcard features pretty American stage and silent film actress and film producer, Fannie Ward (1872-1952). She was also the star of light comedies on Broadway. She began her career in the early 1890s, and appeared in over 100 films between 1895 and 1920. She was known for her roles in silent comedies and melodramas, and was considered one of the most popular actresses of her time. She played starring roles in “Madam President”, “The Shop Girl” and many others. Her screen debut was in Cecil B DeMille’s sexually charged, “The Cheat” (1915). Ward also produced several films, including the 1913 film “The Chink in the Armour,” which was directed by her then-husband, Frank Keenan. She retired from acting in 1920, but continued to work in the film industry as a producer until her death in 1952. In addition, after her retirement from the screen, she opened a beauty salon in Paris called “The Fountain of Youth”. The name of the salon is a bit ironic. Ward was known for her youthful appearance. It was not ununsual for her to play the parts of women one of two decades her junior. Ward held feminist beliefs which she wasn’t shy to talk about. In 1909, she told a reporter that her husband hated her work and then pointed out the hypocrisy of society’s support of men pursuing their interests (ie. art, sports, travel) but not supporting women who did the same. In addition, Ward worked as a film producer, a role not usually populated by women. Rotary Photo published this postcard as part of a series (No.1661A). The firm was located in London. Miss Ward was photographed by celebrated female photographer, Lizzie Caswall Smith. This posted postcard has a 1905 postmark. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features French stage and film star, Marcelle Yrven (1877-1954). Miss Yrven is pretty and photogenic. Her IMDb filmography reports that she was in thirteen films between 1925 and 1942. She also appeared in many theater productions between 1898 and 1935. This postcard is hand colored. The card was published in Germany by NPG (Neue Photographische Gesellschaft) as part of a series (no.435/3). A. G. Steglitz is also listed as a publisher. The postcard is an “Oranotypie” and was published in 1904. An oranotype is a trade name for a type of glossy real photo postcard published by NPG. The company was a leading bromide photo printing company for many years.at the beginning of the 20th century. SOLD
This cabinet card captures four fabulously dressed gents posing for their photograph. The men are showing affection toward each other in this image. The gentlemen are sportily dressed; note the striped sport jacket. Their hats are interesting and varied. One man is smoking a pipe. The photographer’s name and the location of the studio are unknown. SOLD
These vintage real photo postcards feature singer and actress, Deborah Volar. Navy and Army magazine (1905) has an article about the performer in which she is described as a young “prima dona” (she was 21). The article reports that Volar was appearing at the Apollo Theater, and that she had made her debut two years earlier in “The Country Girl” at the Daly Theater.
Postcard 1 shows Volar in costume for her role in “The Merveilleuses”. The title can be translated as “The Marvellous Women”. Historically, these women lived at the end of the 18th century and were known for their outrageous style of fashion and behavior. Their fashion style was neo-classical and naked legs and toes challenged the mores of the day. These women were expressing their freedom through fashion. “The Merveilleuses” was a musical play that can be categorized as a love story. Twelve photographs of Deborah Volar can be found in Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. This vintage postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No.1730G). The card was printed in England and is in fair condition (see scans).
Postcard 2 shows Volar in costume for her role in “Aladdin” at the Prince’s Theatre in Bristol, England. Twelve photographs of Deborah Volar can be found in Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. This postcard is dated 1909. This vintage postcard was published by W.H.S. & S. B. (W. H. Smith & Son) as part of the Grosvenor series (No.10). The firm was located in Bristol. The card was printed in England. SOLD
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This vintage real photo postcard features a portrait captioned “The Old Chief of Ghadanez”. The chief is well armed in this photo. He is holding a rifle and a sword. The modern spelling of Ghadanez is “Ghadames” or “Ghadamis”. Ghadames is an oasis Berber town in the Tripolitania region of northwestern Libya. The town is 287 miles southwest of Tripoli and lies near the borders with Tunisia and Algeria. Ghadames is known as “the pearl of the desert”. The town is mainly inhabited by Berbers. This postcard was postmarked in 1913. The card was sent during turbulent times in Ghadames. In 1911, soon after the Italo-Turkish War had begun, the town was occupied by Italian troops. The town changed hands a number of times until 1915, when a general rebellion caused the Italian soldiers to retreat to Tripoli. This postcard has an Italian stamp and a 1913 postmark. Interestingly, it is addressed to someone in Oakland, California. The message on the card is written in two languages, English and Italian. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features American actress, Thelma Todd (1906-1935). She rose to prominence during the 1920s and 1930s as a comedic actress in both silent films and early talkies. Todd became known for her beauty, talent, and comedic timing, appearing in over 120 films throughout her career. She was nicknamed “The Ice Cream Blonde” and “Hot Toddy”. Todd began her entertainment career as a teenager, winning several beauty pageants before making her way to Hollywood. She started in the film industry as an extra and later secured minor roles in silent films. Her breakthrough came when she signed a contract with Hal Roach Studios, where she starred alongside comedy legends like Laurel and Hardy, Charley Chase, and Our Gang. In the late 1920s, Todd successfully transitioned into “talkies,” showcasing her ability to deliver comedic lines with charm and wit. Some of her notable films from this period include “Monkey Business” (1931), “The Maltese Falcon” (1931), and “Horse Feathers” (1932). Despite her success on the silver screen, Todd faced personal challenges and setbacks. She had a tumultuous love life, including relationships with prominent figures such as director Roland West and gangster Lucky Luciano. Her relationship with West, who was married at the time, was marred by rumors and scandals. Tragically, on December 16, 1935, Thelma Todd’s life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. Her body was found in her car, parked in the garage of her café, the Thelma Todd’s Sidewalk Café in Pacific Palisades, California. While the exact cause of her death remains uncertain, it was officially ruled as accidental carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty garage heater. However, some speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding her death have persisted over the years. This postcard was published as part of the “Picturegoer” series (no.413). SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features Mala Powers (1931-2007) is a retired American actress who appeared in films during the 1950s and 1960s. She is best known for her roles in the films “The Sniper” (1952), “The Big Circus” (1959), and “The Miracle” (1959). She began her career as a contract player for Columbia Pictures, appearing in supporting roles in several films before moving on to lead roles in B-movies. She retired from acting in the 1960s to focus on her family. Powers looks quite glamourous in this portrait postcard. She has an enchanting smile. This vintage postcard is part of the “Picturegoer” series (No. D 298). She posed for the postcard’s portrait while under contract with Republic Pictures. SOLD
This cabinet card is a portrait of a young woman photographed by Harry, who advertised himself as the “leading photographer” of Steubenville, Ohio. The woman is wearing a ribbon around her collar as well as two pins. One pin is a horseshoe while the other appears to be some sort of clover. Perhaps these are good luck charms. Albert S. Harry (1848-1904) was born in Ohio and worked as a photographer in Wooster, Ohio through much of the 1870’s. In 1878, he settled in Steubenville and operated a studio until at least 1893. He later worked as a photographer in Brooklyn, New York. This cabinet card has corner wear and is in overall good condition (see scans).
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