This vintage real photo postcard captures two adorable little girls (sisters) lying in bed. They are accompanied by two of their dolls. The affection between the sisters is very apparent. This is a sweet card. SOLD
PORTRAIT OF A HANDSOME YOUNG GERMAN SOLDIER (CARTES DE VISITE)
This cartes de visite features a portrait of a handsome young German soldier. He looks sharp in his uniform. The photographer of this image is L. Minzloff and his studio was located in Leipzig-Gohlis, Germany. Gohlis is in the northwest part of Leipzig that was absorbed by Leipzig in 1890. This CDV is in very good condition.
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GRACE ELLISTON : STAGE ACTRESS : BROADWAY STAR : UNCOMMON : RPPC
This uncommon vintage real photo postcard features American theater actress, Grace Elliston (c1881-1950). Her original name was “Grace Rutter” and that is the name used in the caption seen on this postcard. Elliston was a noted Broadway actress. The IBDb reveals that she appeared in 22 Broadway shows between 1899 and 1922. Her plays included “The Ambassador” (1900), “Her Husband’s Wife” (1910), “The Country Cousin” (1917) ” and a number of productions of Shakespeare. Elliston appeared with many noted performers including Julia Marlowe, Ethel Barrymore, William Farnum, and Viola Allen. She appeared in one silent film, “Black Fear” (1915). Elliston was a native of Memphis, Tennessee and came to New York as a young woman and went to work as a chorus girl. A successful Broadway career followed. This postcard was published by Rapid Photo as part of a series (no.1084). The card was printed in London. This vintage photo portrait postcard is in good condition (see scans).
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A PICTURE OF FAITH : RELIGION : FRANCE : UNDIVIDED BACK POSTCARD : 1902
This vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of a lovely young woman with a caption stating “The Faith”. This postcard has a religious theme. An inscription below the image indicates that the card dates back to 1902. This undivided back postcard was published by F. Pacalet (P.F.). The firm was based in Lyon, France. This postcard is in good conditIon (see scans).
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CHRISTA TORDY : GERMAN FILM STAR : MURDERED BY THE RUSSIAN RED ARMY : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features German film actress, Christa Tordy (1904-1945). She was the cousin of silent film star Mady Christians. In fact, she was “discovered” while visiting her cousin who was working on a film at the time. Tordy was a leading star in German film but she abruptly ended her screen career after marrying celebrated actor, Harry Liedtke. He was twenty years her senior. Tordy and her husband were murdered at their home by the Russian Red Army during its invasion of Germany in World War II. Tordy must have been a very bright woman based on her educational resume. She graduated high school at seventeen and then moved on to college in Berlin and Munich where she studied art history, archaeology, philosophy and literature. When she completed her academic studies, she was awarded a doctorate. While in school she also took part in student theater. Tordy’s film debut was in 1926. The IMDb reports that she had eight film appearances between 1926 and 1928. Her final film was “Love on Skis” and she costarred in the film with her husband. Tordy and Liedtke met a tragic end at the hands of the Red Army. Liedtke was clubbed to death trying to defend his wife from violence and rape. Before their murder, the pair had attempted suicide. This card was published by Ross Verlag as part of a series (No.1947/1). Tordy’s photograph was taken by Rembrandt. (SOLD)
A LITTLE GIRL AND HER ADORABLE DOG : STUDIO RPPC : (1919)
This vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little standing along side her dog. The girl rests her hand on the dog’s back .The dog is seated on a wooden table. I believe the dog is some sort of Spaniel. SOLD
PRETTY TEENAGE GIRL : RELIGIOUS CEREMONY : CHICAGO, ILLINOIS : CABINET CARD
This cabinet card presents a pretty young woman posing for her portrait. She appears to be in her teenage years and is posed holding a bible or other religious book. She is beautifully dressed for a religious ceremony, most likely, her confirmation. Note her fingerless gloves. The photographer of this portrait is Max Schultz. He operated a studio in Chicago, Illinois between 1894 and 1900. Schultz worked from the location listed on this cabinet card (446 W. Chicago Ave) between 1897 and 1900. SOLD
RISQUE PORTRAIT OF MARTINE CAROL, FRANCE’S ANSWER TO MARILYN MONROE AND PREDECESSOR TO BRIGETTE BARDOT
This postcard is a vintage real photo card featuring stunning French actress, Martine Carol (1920-1967). She was France’s major sex symbol of the early 1950’s. “Sex Symbol” is an awful term, but it certainly was spoken without much controversy when this postcard was published. Her popularity was short term. She was succeeded by another beautiful French actress, Brigitte Bardot. Little is known about Carol’s childhood. A random encounter with French film and stage actor, Andre Luguet, led her to seek a career in the theatre. She made her stage debut in 1940. Her first film role was in Wolf Farm (1943) and although she was a photogenic beauty and was at ease in front of the camera; her acting ability was limited. Throughout the 1940’s Martine acted in supporting roles and became a popular pin-up. She also appeared in stage roles. Martine was often considered the French version of American actress, Marilyn Monroe. After an affair with married actor Georges Marechal ended poorly, Martine attempted suicide by overdosing on alcohol and drugs, and jumping into the Seine River. The taxi cab driver that took her to the river, rescued her. The unhappy business of her suicide attempt resulted in renewed fan interest in the actress. In 1950, she had her first major film success in “Caroline Cherie”. At least part of her success was attributed to her semi-nude scenes and displays of “seductive sexuality”. She continued to appear in several films that IMDb refers to as “costumed teasers”. Her last popular role was starring in “Lola Montes” (1955). Later roles failed to peak moviegoers interests and Martine became depressed. A severe accident, and substance abuse in the 1960’s, sabotaged her career. At age 46, Martine died of cardiac arrest in the bathroom of a Monaco hotel. News accounts suggested that she died of a drug overdose but the story was never confirmed. Martine was married and divorced three times and left her fourth husband a widower. Her longest marriage was just short of five years duration. An interesting side note is that she was once kidnapped by French gangster, Pierre Loutrel (AKA Crazy Pete). The kidnapping was brief, and the kidnapper sent her roses the next day as a gesture of apology. Martine Carol’s filmography, according to IMDb, includes 50 film credits between 1941 and 1967. The photographer of this portrait photo is Sam Levin (1904-1992). He was born in the Ukraine but emigrated to France when he was two years of age. He is famous for his stage photographs and his portraits of movie stars. His studio was in Paris. Levin was a film photographer for 75 films. He was arrested by the Nazis during World War II and was sent to a camp. His crime was, being Jewish. The fact that he was sent to a detention camp rather than a death camp, indicates there was a high ranking Nazi official acting as his guardian angel. He photographed nearly all the major French and European movie stars of the 1950’s and 1960’s. He is particularly celebrated for his photos of Brigitte Bardot. Levin did over 180 magazine covers in the United States. This postcard was published by the Globe Edition (Paris) and is part of a series (no. 132). The card is in good condition (see scans). SOLD
TWO INK BLOTTERS : RISQUE CHEESE CAKE PIN-UP : THE ABLE SUPPLY GIRL : K O MUNSON
Vintage ink blotter 1 advertises the Able Supply Company. Well known pin-up artist, K O Munson, did the artwork for this risque cheese cake advertising blotter. The blotter has been trimmed, likely, to fit a frame. The item has no stains, rips, or creases. The ink blotter measures about 3 7/8″ x 5″. SOLD
Vintage ink blotter 2 also advertise the Able Supply Company and the artistry is done by K O Munson.This blotter was published by Brown & Bigelow. The publishing firm was founded in 1896 and it still exists today. It is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The ink blotter measures about 3 7/8″ x 5 3/8″ and dates back to the 1950’s. SOLD
PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA (PHOTOGRAPHED BY WEITZMANN)
This cabinet card portrait of a fashionable and attractive young woman is by photographer S. Weitzmann of Vienna, Austria. The image is quite stark because no props are used in the photograph. However, the lighting in the photograph creates an interesting striped effect on the wall behind the subject. The subject is unidentified. She is wearing a loose fitting dress that has a pin on it’s neckline and she is wearing a bracelet and ring. The reverse of the photograph has printing which repeats the address of the photographers studio and also lists a phone number. Research did not reveal when phone service was introduced to Vienna but did discover that international phone service between Vienna and Berlin was introduced in 1894. The date of this photograph remains unknown. To learn about S. Weitzmann and to view more of his photographs, click on the category “Photographer: Weitzmann”. This cabinet card photograph is in very good condition (see scans).
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