THREE ATTRACTIVE COUPLES IN INTIMATE POSE : SPORTY WOMEN HATS : (1918-1930)

This vintage real photo postcard features three attractive couples posing at an unidentified photography studio. The six men and women in this photograph are chock full of personality. Five of the six are flashing wonderful smiles. The women, in particular, appear to be having fun. All six subjects are fashionably dressed. The women are wearing sporty hats. This is an intimate portrait. The three couples seem to be very relaxed and appear to be good friends. This postcard has an AZO stamp box which indicates that the photo was taken sometime between 1918 and 1930.  SOLD

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PORTRAIT OF PRETTY GERMAN FILM ACTRESS KARIN HARDT

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Karin Hardt (1910-1992), German film actress, is featured on these two vintage real photo postcards. Her father was a merchant. She took private acting lessons with Alex Otto, a German actor and theater director. After some theatrical appearances, she made her movie debut in 1931. She quickly rose to stardom. During the war years, her film roles decreased. Post war, she appeared in only a few more films. In the 1960’s she appeared in a number of television roles. She was married to director Erich Waschneck in 1933. She later married Rolf von Goth, a German actor. An internet filmography indicates that Hardt appeared in 88 films from 1931 through 1992. In 1979, she was in a film with David Bowie. The YouTube video below features Miss Hardt in the film, “Mens Economy” (1941).

The image in Postcard 1 gives the appearance that Hardt is about to be swallowed up by her dress. She is wearing ribbons in her hair and a sweet half smile.  This photo postcard was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.A2810/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company, can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image.  SOLD

Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.8848/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company,  can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image. This vintage postcard is in excellent condition (see scans).

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SEVEN YOUNG WOMEN IN A STUDIO AUTOMOBILE : FASHION : GLAMOUR : RPPC 1919

This vintage real photo postcard features seven young women who appear to be having fun as they pose for their portrait as they sit in a faux automobile at an unidentified photo studio. These women are likely a group of friends. They are very fashionable and glamourous. It is curious that six of the seven women are wearing hats while the seventh appears to either be a non conformist, or left hers at home. Take note of the only woman that is wearing a white outfit. She has a wonderful playful “cat ate the canary” expression. A close-up photo of the vivacious young lady has been provided.  SOLD

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PRETTY TEENAGE GIRL : ROSE PRINT DRESS : RPPC (1914)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman wearing a pink and green rose print dress and a nice smile. She appears to be in her teenage years. The card originates from France and the message on the card was written in 1914 (see postmark).  Note the tiny pinhole near the bottom border of the postcard. (SOLD)

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PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN: FASHION : BEAUTIFUL DRESS : VIENNA, AUSTRIA : CABINET CARD

A pretty young lady poses for her portrait at the studio of A. Deutsch in Vienna, Austria. The woman is beautifully dressed. Perhaps she is wearing a wedding gown. Her fancy dress indicates that she probably comes from an affluent family. She is holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and white gloves in the other hand. She is wearing a bracelet on each wrist. She appears to be in her teenage years or slightly older. The reverse of this cabinet card has pretty and unusual advertising for the Deutsch studio. This portrait cabinet card has excellent clarity and is in very good condition (see scans). 

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SEXY BEAUTIFUL MODEL WEARING A COLORFUL BIKINI : CHINA FASHION POSTCARD

This sexy fashion advertising postcard was published for the Chinese market . The pretty model is wearing a colorful bikini. She is sitting next to a striiped beach bag in front of a swimming pool. This fashion postcard measures 4″ x 5.75″ and is in very good condition (see scans). 

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PORTRAIT OF TWO SIBLINGS : FASHION : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features two siblings posing for their portrait at an unidentified photo studio. Big sister is wearing a long coat and is holding a purse which she is unsuccessfully hiding behind herself. The younger sibling has gained some height by standing on a chair. He is wearing a coat and an adorable navy cap. Judging by the children’s attire worn in this photograph; this photo was likely taken in winter. This portrait photo postcard is in good condition (see scans).

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PRETTY AND FASHIONABLE TEENAGE GIRL IN SPENCER, MASSACHUSETTS : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a pretty and fashionable young woman. She appears to be in her teenage years. Note that she is wearing a brooch at her collar. The young lady’s portrait was taken by Edward Lyman Jaynes at his studio in Spencer, Massachusetts. Jaynes operated his studio in Spencer between 1873 and 1920. Jaynes was born in Massachusetts 1842. He served in the Massachusetts 17th infantry regiment during the civil war. He began and finished his service as a private. One source reports that Jaynes died in 1937, at age 95. This cabinet card has gold bevelled edges. (SOLD)

 

YOUNG WOMAN READING A BOOK IN A GARDEN

This vintage real photo postcard features a young woman sitting in a yard chair with an open book on her lap. She is well dressed in a striped shirt and a long dark dress. Her lace collar has a pretty bow. Her hair is relatively straight and combed to the sides. One observer of this photograph labelled it a Gibson hairstyle. Although the message on this postcard is not very clear, it appears that the writer is stating that she doesn’t like the way her hair looks because it makes her look “soft”. She cutely points out that in regard to her negative feelings about her hair, she needs to accept her hair as it is, because “I haven’t any other”. (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN : INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a fashionable pretty young woman. This photograph was taken at a studio belonging to James H. Clark. The studio was located in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is listed as a photographer in Indianapolis directories from 1889 through 1900. SOLD

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