TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN STANDING ON A BRICK WALL : WELL DRESSED: RPPC 1904-1918

This vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of two young African American men posed standing on a brick wall. The dapper men are well dressed, wearing a suit and tie. Note the men’s hats. It is presumed that these men are African American because this postcard was found in the US. However, it is possible that the men are actually from somewhere other than America. It would certainly be interesting to know why these men seem to be in the middle of nowhere standing on a wall. There are bricks behind them which may indicates that the men are at a construction site or perhaps, at the location of a destroyed building. The AZO stamp box on this card indicates that the postcard dates back to between 1918 and 1930. (SOLD)

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TROMBONE PLAYER : BAND UNIFORM : ABDULLA ADAMS : ALBANIA : JAMESTOWN, NY 1918

This vintage real photo postcard features a studio portrait of a trombone player. He is wearing a band uniform and is holding the trombone on his lap. Writing on the reverse of the postcard indicates that his name Abdulla Adams and that he wrote the card from Jamestown, New York in 1918. Preliminary research reveals that there was an “Abdulla Adams” that lived in Jamestown. HIs draft card (1917) and the Jamestown City Directory (1922) provides some background information about this young man. Adams was born in Corytso, Albania in 1897. He was twenty-one years old when the photo on the card was taken. The city directory reveals that Adams was employed as a finisher in a furniture factory. The AZO stamp box on the reverse of this postcard indicates that the postcard was published between 1904 and 1918. SOLD

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FAMILY PORTRAIT : UNCLE ALFRED, AUNT WEALTHA, AND COUSIN MAIRA : RPPC (1904-1918)

This striking vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of a mother and father posing with their daughter. The family is well dressed. Dad has a serious expression while mom has a warm smile. She affecftionally rests one hand on the dads shoulder and the other hand on her daughter’s shoulder. The daughter’s expression indicates that she is not happy about being photographed. The AZO stampbox reveals that the card dates back to sometime between 1904-1918. Writing in the message section of the postcard informs us that the subjects of this photograph are Uncle Alfred, Aunt Wealtha, and cousin Maira. The postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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PRETTY WOMAN WITH A PARASOL : FASHION : CABANATUAN, PHILLIPINES : RPPC

This vintage lithographic postcard features an attractive young Filipino woman holding a parasol and wearing a nice smile. Her jewelry includes a necklace, bracelet, and a ring. She looks to be in her teenage years. She is well dressed and it appears that she is dressed for some kind of an event. Her fashion statement suggest a Japanese influence. The young woman has signed the image, “With Love, Generosa”. Generosa means “generous” in Spanish. The embossed stamp on the bottom right of the image, reveals that the young lady’s photograph was taken by the Central Art Studio in Cabanatuan, Philippines. Cabanatuan is located in the province of Nueva Ecija. The postcard has an AZO stamp box that reveals that the postcard dates back to sometime between 1924 and 1949. This postcard measures about 5.60 x 3.75 inches. SOLD 

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PORTRAIT OF A GIRL SCOUT : VINTAGE UNIFORM : PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY : RPPC 1910-1930

This vintage real photo postcard features a uniformed girl scout. She is adorable and appears to be in her teenage years. She was photographed by the Jack Adamoff studio in Passaic, New Jersey. The AZO stamp box indicates that the card was produced sometime between 1910 and 1930. This postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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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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PATRIOTIC COUPLE CELEBRATES THE FOURTH OF JULY

This vintage real photo postcard exudes a form of patriotism that is seldom seen today. The AZO stamp box indicates that this photo was taken sometime between 1918 and 1930. This was an era when it was relatively common for individuals to include flags when having their picture taken. We tend to see a resurgence of exhibiting American flags for short stints during the time of national threat or crisis (ie 9/11). When people chose to pose with flags during the 1910’s and 1920’s, it wasn’t to tout a particular cause. They were just expressing their love and fidelity toward their country. There is faint writing in pencil on the reverse of this postcard. The text states “With love from Mr. and Mrs. Chester McCrumb (?), To our sister Mrs. Jennie Hubbard”. This photo postcard has excellent clarity and is in good condition (See Scans and note bottom right of image).   SOLD

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EVA WITHERS SITS: PORTRAIT OF A LOVELY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN (VINTAGE REAL PHOTO POSTCARD)

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A lovely African American woman poses for her portrait as she sits in a wicker chair. She is wearing a long coat and a white hat. She is wearing a ring on the middle finger of her right hand. She does not look particularly comfortable in front of the camera. In fact, she looks a bit apprehensive or afraid. The photographer and the location of the studio are unknown. The woman’s name is written on the reverse of the postcard.  Research found too many women named “Eva Withers” which prohibited positive identification of the woman in this photo. Therefore, biographical information about Miss/Mrs Withers is unobtainable. This vintage real photo postcard has an “AZO” stamp box which indicates it was produced between 1918 and 1930.

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STRIKING YOUNG IMMIGRANT FAMILY DRESSED FOR WINTER : COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON

This striking vintage real photo postcard features a portrait of a young mother and father standing behind their little girl. The family is dressed for winter. The Gentleman is wearing a cap and holding an umbrella. Mom is wearing a scarf on her head and around her neck. The little girl is looking at the photographer and has an expression that says she is not sure of what is going on and she is not at all happy about being photographed. As stated earlier, there is something striking about this image. Perhaps it is because the family appears to be down and out. Their being a troubled family is certainly just my subjective perception. This photograph was taken by the Monroe & Armstrong studio, located in Cottage Grove, Oregon. The AZO stamp box reveals that the card dates back to sometime between 1904-1918. The postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A HUNTER AND HIS RIFLE : OUTDOORSMAN : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a full length portrait of a hunter. He is well dressed for his mission. Note his comfy looking sweater and his wonderfully worn hat. The AZO stamp box on this postcard indicates that it was published sometime between 1904 and 1918. The postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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