AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN : NICELY DRESSED : CINCINNATI, OHIO : RENSLER’S STUDIO

This vintage postcard features a portrait of an attractive African American woman. She stands behind a wall topped by a vase of flowers. She is wearing a shiny fabric dress and earrings. She looks regal. Her portrait was taken by Renslers studio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to one historical Cincinnati blog, Rensler’s was one of the few photo studios in Cincinnati that accepted African American clients. The studio operated for 83 years and shut down in 1989. The AZO stamp box on this card indicates that the postcard dates back to between 1918 and 1930. SOLD

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TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN : PHOTO STUDIO BACK DROP : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

This vintage photograph features two African American men posting at an unidentified studio. Note the backdrop behind them. The men are well-dressed and both are wearing hats. The photograph measures about 3 x 5 inches.  (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF A LOVELY AFRICAN AMERICAN SITTING BY A WINDOW

This vintage real photo postcard features a lovely African American young woman sitting on a window sill. The window is open. Note the lace covered pillow by her side. This is a studio photo. The name of the studio is embossed on the bottom right hand corned of the card. It is difficult to decipher but I believe the studio was located somewhere in Ohio. The AZO stamp box on this card indicates that it was published sometime between 1904 and 1918. (SOLD)

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CUTE AFRICAN AMERICAN LITTLE GIRL : IDENTIFIED AS LEOLA : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

This vintage photograph features a portrait of a cute African American young girl. The child has braided hair with ribbons at the end of her braids. She is attentive to the photographer and appears to be showing a half smile. This vintage photo measures 2 x 3 inches.  (SOLD)

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ADORABLE AFRICAN AMERICAN LITTLE GIRL : PORTRAIT : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features an adorable African American little girl standing on a chair. The card is a miniature postcard (5 x 3.25 inches). (SOLD)

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AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN : YOUNG AND WELL DRESSED : CARTE de VISITE

This carte de visite photograph features a young Afridan American man. He is well dressed in his three piece suit and bowtie. This cdv photo was taken by Louis Nagel. He operated a studio in Hoboken, New Jersey. At some point in his career he partnered in a photo studio named “Nagel & Fritz”. Nagel worked as a photographer from at least 1869 through 1887. (SOLD)

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AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRL WEARING A CAKE HAT : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH

This vintage photograph features a well dressed African American young girl. She appears to be in her teenage years. Note her hat. It looks like there is a birthday cake on top of the rim of the hat; yet it is a pretty hat. This photograph measures about 3 1/8 x 4″. (SOLD)

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PRETTY AFRICAN AMERICAN TEENAGE GIRL : VINTAGE RPPC : NOKO : 1907 – 1929

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty African American girl. She appears to be in her teenage years. Her pursed lips are hiding a smile. This postcard has a Noko stamp box indicating that it dates back to sometime between 1907 and 1929. SOLD

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AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN STANDING IN A GARDEN IN FRONT OF A STONE HOUSE : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features an African American woman standing in a garden. She is standing in front of a stone house. The woman is holding a cylindical object in her hands. Perhaps it is a diploma or a rolled up magazine or newspaper. This vintage postcard is likely one-of-a-kind and is in very good condition (see scans). SOLD

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AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN : STUDIO PORTRAIT : FOUND IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

This vintage photograph features a nicely dressed African American man posing for his portrait at an unidentified photography studio. I found this photograph in San Antonio, Texas. The photograph measures about 3″ x 4 1/8″. SOLD

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