This vintage postcard features a street scene in Northport, Long Island, New York. The postcard captures a residential street (Highland Avenue). Northport is a historic maritime village in the town of Huntington. The village is in Suffolk County on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. This postcard was published by C. E. Robertson. This card was postmarked in Northport in 1912. SOLD
This cabinet card features a fireman, or possibly a policeman, posing for his portrait in the studio of F. L. Huff, in Newark, New Jersey. Huff’s studio was located at 707 & 839 Broad Street in Newark. Huff was a native “Jerseyman” and established his photographic studio in 1870. SOLD
This vintage lithographic postcard features “War Glory”, a famous thoroughbred stallion race horse. The horse was born in 1930 and was the son of the very famous race horse named “Man o War”. War Glory ran in 59 races and had 11 wins,12 places, and 8 shows. In other words, the horse was highly successful. This postcard was published by Standard Arts (Berkeley, California) and was part of a series (H-2). SOLD
A distinguished looking older gentleman poses for his portrait at the Steckel studio in Los Angeles, California. The subject is very well dressed and has neatly cut hair, a walrus mustache, and a nicely shaped beard. The beard is shaped like the letter “V”. (To view other noteworthy beards, click on the category “Beards (Only the Best). Note that the gentleman is wearing a lapel pin which is probably representing a fraternal organization. George Steckel (1864-1938) was a highly skilled photographer and won many important awards for his work. In the book “Los Angeles from the Mountains to the Sea” (1921), author, John Steven McGroarty, provides some biographical informaion about the photographer. Stecker was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and dropped out of public schools at age thirteen. He then worked for a photography studio for two years. He moved to Philadelphia and did photography work there. He then returned to Allentown and opened his own studio which was in business for three years. His next stop was Kansas City, where he worked in the Real Estate field until 1888. He then travelled to Los Angeles and opened a studio, partnering with Joseph H. Lamson (see images by Lamson by clicking on category “Photographer: Lamson”). The partnership eroded after two years, and Stecker opened his own studio in Las Angeles. It is interesting to note that posters made from his 1894 photograph of Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), nude, with the exception of strategically placed fig leaf, are available for sale today. Sandow was a Prussian pioneering body-builder who was a celebrity of his era. SOLD
A man with a long bushy beard and formidable mustache poses for his portrait at the studio of E. L. Russell in Blossburg, Pennsylvania. Printed on the reverse of the card is the not so modest statement “From Russell, Blossburg’s Photographer”. Other interesting beards can be seen by clicking on this site’s category “Beards (Only the Best)”. SOLD
This lithographic postcard features a street scene in Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York. The postcard pictures Main Street in 1912. The road, sidewalk, stores and trees, has a resemblance to the way the street looks today. Port Jefferson is a village in the town of Brookhaven. Port Jefferson is on the north shore of Long Island and is the home of a commercial ferry line that shuttles back and forth to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The village was first settled in the 17th century and became an active shipbuilding center in the mid 9th century. Port Jefferson was beautiful than, and beautiful now. Note the postcard view of quaint shops, a horse led delivery wagon, and the sign on a sidewalk pole advertising a ice cream shop. This postcard was published by the G. W. Dare as part of a series (No.23). SOLD
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This vintage real photo postcard features a street scene in Virginia City, Montana. Virginia City was founded during, and due to, the gold rush. The card captures a view of Wallace Street. The cars in the photo appear to be from the 1950’s. Note the store sign that reads “Bale of Hay Saloon”. The postcard was published by Dexter Press for Catlin’s Studio & Camera Shop (Missoula, Montana). Catlin’s also was the photographer of this photo. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features the St. Vincent’s College Rugby Team. The players are dressed in their uniforms. The boys are beautifully posed for their team photo. St. Vincent College is a private Benedictine college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1846, In regard to sports, one of the college’s claims to fame is that since 1966, the campus has served as the training camp host for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The AZO stamp box on the reverse of this postcard indicates that the card was published sometime between 1904 and 1918. SOLD
Three men, dressed in western fashion, pose for photographer D. W. Carpenter, in La Junta, Colorado. The men may be ranchers or businessmen, judging by their clothing. They seem less likely to be cowpokes. The men are dressed in their finest clothing and wearing three different types of neckwear. A standard necktie, a bandana type tie, and a bow tie, are all represented. To of the men are wearing pins. The gentleman standing on the left in the image has a pin with a portrait of a woman. The seated man’s pin has words on it but they are not decipherable with available magnification. The two standing men are displaying some affection, not commonly seen among males on cabinet cards of this era. La Junta, Colorado, is located on the Arkansas River, in southeast Colorado. The town was formed in 1881 and was a railroad town (Santa Fe Railroad) that became a center of trade. It is interesting to note that this photograph was taken not long after the formation of La Junta. SOLD
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