YOUNG MOTHER FEEDS HER BABY : BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT : A GERBER MOMENT : SNAPSHOT

This vintage snapshot photograph features a young woman feeding her adorable baby. This image looks like an advertisement for Gerber Baby food. It certainly could be a “Gerber Moment”. In the photograph, mom looks intently at her baby as the baby eagerly awaits the next spoonful. The photo is printed on German photo paper (GHG-Technik Berlin). This photograph measures about 4 x 3 inches and is in very good condition (see scans).

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WELL DRESSED GENTLEMAN : S. S. HASWELL : SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a serious looking middle aged gentleman. He is well dressed. Notice the width of his tie. He has a well groomed mustache. The gentleman’s portrait was taken by photographer S. S. Haswell. He operated a studio in Salem, Massachusetts. Stephen Shaw Haswell (1851-1928). He was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. In 1895, he married Fannie Isabelle Pierce (1862-1947) This cabinet card photograph is in excellent condition (see scans). 

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PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : UNCLE JACK’S SISTER : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH (1922)

This vintage photograph features a pretty woman wearing a simple dress. She is identified in the inscription on the photo’s reverse. She is Uncle Jack’s sister. This photograph was “found” in Hawley, Pennsylvania. A date stamped on the reverse, reveals that the photograph was taken in 1922. The image is mounted on a thick cardboard paper stock. The mounting is thicker than a typical cabinet card. The photograph measures 3 x 5 inches. This one hundred year-old photograph is in good condition (see scans). SOLD

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SHOSHONA SHAMIR : WIFE OF FORMER ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER : PRESS PHOTO (1984)

This vintage press photo features Shoshona Shamir, wife of the former Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Shamir (1915-2012). Yitzhak Shamir served two terms as Prime Minister (1983-1984, 1986-1992).This press photo was taken by photographer, Paul Conklin for Camera Press (London, England). The photo was taken in 1984. The photograph measures abour 4 3/4 x 6 3/8 inches. On the reverse of the photo is an ink stamp from Camera Press. SOLD

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SANDPOINT, IDAHO :STREET SCENE : MOBIL GAS SIGN : PEGASUS : OLD POSTCARD (1956)

This vintage lithographic postcard features a street scene (First Avenue) in Sandpoint, Idaho. Note the old cars, parking meters, and mountains in the background. The street scene includes a number of signs advertising a grocery, a camera store/studio, hotel, cafe, and a big man store. The most “cool sign” is the Mobil Gas sign with the Pegasus logo. The caption on the reverse of the card states that the street is situated near the beach and marina on Lake Pend Oreille. The town was associated with forest products, agriculture and the tourist trade. At the time of the publication of this postcard, Sandpoint had a population of about five thousand. This postcard was published by The Ross Hall Studio, located in Sandpoint. The card was postmarked in 1956. SOLD

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LILY LANGTRY: BEAUTIFUL, SCANDALOUS, FASCINATING AND HIGH SOCIETY THEATRE ACTRESS

This cabinet card features British actress, Lillie Langtry (1853-1929). She was born on the island of Jersey, was known as the “Jersey Lily”,  and was known for her beauty. She had many prominent lovers including the future King of England, Edward VII. At 20 years of age she married a wealthy Irish landowner, Edward Langtry and quickly became part of London’s high society. Due to her great beauty, she became a sought after model for a number of well known portrait painters. Beginning 1877, she had a three year affair with the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward. At the suggestion of close friend, Oscar Wilde, she began a stage career. She made her debut in “She Stoops to Conquer” (1881) at the Haymarket Theatre in London. She then embarked on the first of many United States theatre tours where she was a resounding success. She continued to have a number of affairs including a relationship with New York City millionaire, Frederic Gebhard with whom she became very involved in the sport of thoroughbred horse racing. In 1897 she became an American citizen. She is known as one of the early celebrities to make money endorsing commercial products. Among the products she advertised were cosmetics and soap.   The photographer of this cabinet card is famed celebrity photographer, Mora, of New York City. The image was copyrighted in 1884. To see other images by Mora, click on this site’s category of “Photographer: Mora”.  SOLD

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TRADE CARD ADVERTISING : J & P COATS THREADS : BLACK CHILD : CROWS : WE NEVER FADE

This vintage trade card advertises a major fine-thread company. Their product was effective in holding their color in the wash. In the advertising copy seen on the reverse of the card, the company insults users of their competitor’s product. The copy states “Intelligent people do not wash their clothes in acid baths”. This originally Scottish firm was established by a weaver named James Coats (1774-1857) and his brother, Patrick. The company specialized in making cotton yarns. Later, he added silk yarn to the company’s products. James Coats retired in 1830 and was succeeded by his four sons. The company began to expand their market by selling internationally. In 1866, the firm opened a mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island where they produced a variety of threads. In the 1880’s J & P Coats opened more mills in the United States and their trade cards became popular. During the twentieth century, the company continued to expand around the world via acquisitions and mergers. Interestingly, embroidery threads are still being produced under the trade name of J & P Coats. It is important to note that this trade card’s advertising copy is unacceptably racist. The heading in front of the card states “We Never Fade”. Below this caption are pictures of a couple of black birds (crows?) as well as a picture of a black child. Obviously, the message is that the company’s black thread holds it’s color just as much as a black bird or a black child hold their own color. Understandably, such racist advertising would not pass muster today.  SOLD

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MISS ETHEL HOLLINGSHEAD : ACTRESS : BROADWAY : MINK STOLE WITH HEAD : RARE RPPC

This rare vintage real photo postcard features pretty stage actress, Miss Ethel Hollingshead. Note her fur stole. The animals is whole, face and all. I believe the creature is a mink. Certainly, this garment is not politically correct in today’s world. Not much information about Miss Hollingshead is readily available. The IBDb reveals that she acted in two Broadway plays; “A Message From Mars” (1901) and “Saucy Sally” (1904).  She also appeared in “The Boatswain’s Mate” (1907) at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre. A deeper dive into the theater literature is required to learn more about Miss Hollingshead. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No.1830A).  SOLD

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PORTRAIT OF A PRETTY WOMAN : WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

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A pretty woman poses for her portrait at the Park Studio in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is fashionable in her dark dress and she is well accessorized. Note her pretty eyes. I estimate her to be in her teenage years or possibly in her early twenties.  SOLD

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DAPHNE HOPE : ENGLISH MUSIC HALL ENTERTAINER : RISQUE : RARE RPPC

This very uncommon vintage real photo postcard features the pretty young actress and singer, Miss Daphne Hope. She is dressed and posed provocatively for this postcard portrait. Her legs are exposed and she is wearing a short top. Even though Daphne’s legs are covered with flesh colored stockings, this is a risque postcard for it’s era.. Daphne Hope postcards are rare. It is also difficult to find information about her. The website “Footlight Notes” reprinted a 1912 article about Daphne Hope and her performing partner, William Burr. The pair were English music hall entertainers that took their show on the road to New York’s Fifth Avenue Theater. The article states that their talking act and “double singing” was simply “delightful” and “unique”. Hope is described as a “comely blonde, of the robust type, with a very pleasant voice”. The reviewer enjoyed the humorous banter between Hope and Burr. The article described their act as a “sunbeam” compared to the “shadows” vaudeville has imported in the past. SOLD

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