This small vintage snapshot photograph measures 2½ inches by 3⅜ inches and offers a wonderfully quirky scene of three men posing indoors, apparently during some kind of playful or costume event. The three men are seated closely together on benches. All three are dressed in semi-formal or smart-casual clothing. The man on the left wears a suit jacket, tie, and slacks, topped off with a light-colored, wide-brimmed hat reminiscent of a pith helmet or safari hat. He has a pleasant, slightly amused expression on his face. The man in the middle, dressed in dark clothing, holds a small bouquet of artificial flowers and wears a whimsical hat cocked at an angle. His expression is earnest, almost deadpan, which adds to the surreal charm of the scene. The man on the right sports a tweed jacket, bow tie, and riding boots. He also wears a jaunty hat and is casually holding a pipe in one hand, looking slightly amused and relaxed. In the background, Asian-style paper parasols are hanging or propped against the wall, adding an even more unusual and festive element to the setting. The combination of the flowers, whimsical hats, parasols, and formal clothing creates a truly bizarre, humorous, and delightful scene, suggesting this may have been a themed party, costume event, or simply friends enjoying a bit of light-hearted fun. This delightful vintage snapshot likely dates to the late 1930s or early 1940s, based on clothing and photographic style. (SOLD)
This vintage postcard features a pretty young woman wearing holding a parasol in one hand and a flower in the other hand. She is quite fashionable in her dark clothing. Note her wide brimmed hat. The woman has a nice smile. The postcard is overall good condition (see scans).
This vintage real photo postcard (Postcard 1) features Irish actress, singer, and dancer, Alice Russon. She acted in musical comedies and silent films. Russon’s stage work included “The Girl from Kay’s” (1904), “Cinderella” (1907), and “The Arcadians” (1911). In 1906, she appeared in a variety show headlined by Will Rogers. In 1912 and 1913, she performed in Australia. According to IMDb, Russon appeared in three British silent films including “Democracy” (1918) and “All Men are Liars” (1919). Russon was married to actor, Vernon Davidson. It is reported that she was an amateur photographer. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of the Rotary Photographic Series (No. 4139 B). The card has a postmark from Cambridge, England (dated 1908). The message on the reverse of the card, like today’s text messages, is short and sweet. The writer simply writes “Getting on alright”. (SOLD)
Postcard 2 was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No. 1803 O). Russon’s photograph was taken by Sydney Wood. (SOLD)
Postcard 3 was published by Philco as part of a series (No. 3437 D). Russon’s photograph was taken by Dover Street Studios. The card has a postmark dated 1908. The message on the reverse of the card, states that the writer attended the theatre the night before writing. She reports that she saw actress, Marie Studholme and that Miss Studholme was “very good, pretty and just as nice as she looks on postcards”. This postcard is in good condition (see scans).
Postcard 4was published by Raphael Tuck as part of a series (No.T160). (SOLD)
Postcard 5was published by Philco as part of a series (No. 3437 D). This photo captures Miss Russon in costume for her role as “Cinderella”. Russon’s photograph was taken by Dover Street Studios. The card has a postmark dated 1908. The message on the reverse of the card, states that the writer attended the theatre the night before writing. She reports that she saw actress, Marie Studholme and that Miss Studholme was “very good, pretty and just as nice as she looks on postcards”. (SOLD)
Postcard 6 features Russon looking quite pretty as she sits on a wall holding a parasol. She is wearing a frilly dress and has flowers in her hair. This postcard was published by Rapid Photo as part of a series (No.3230). The card has a postmark from London, England (dated 1906).(SOLD)
Postcard 7was published by J. R. R. E. as part of a series (No.10). Russon’s photograph was taken by James Cooper & Son Studios. The card has a postmark dated 1904. (SOLD)
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The subject of this photograph is a darling little girl with sausage curls under a fancy hat. She is seen faking a walk in a faux park. The little girl is holding a parasol. The photographer of this image is John D. Strunk of Reading, Pennsylvania. He was quite prolific and talented. This cabinet card photograph is in very good condition (see scans). (SOLD)
The pretty young woman in this cabinet card photograph is identified on the reverse of the card as Flora Grantham. She is wearing flowers pinned to her dress and holding a parasol. Flora Grantham was born in 1863 in Indiana. The 1870 US census reveals that she was living in Wilmington, Ohio with her parents and four siblings. Her father was a Justice of the Peace. The 1880 census, taken when Flora was a sixteen year old student, found her father no longer in her household. Flora married in 1897 and her married name was Flora G. Patterson. Her husband was a merchant and the pair lived in Wilmington. The photographer of this image is Charles Butterworth (1858-1936). He is listed as a Wilmington based photographer in the 1880 US census.By 1900, he was operating a photography studio in Portland, Oregon. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty performer named May Hart. She is holding an interesting parasol over her shoulder. It certainly won’t keep her dry in the rain. I have had a difficult time finding biographical information about her. Interestingly, there was another actress named May Hart who was a witness to a very historic event in American history. An actress named “May Hart” was performing in “Our American Cousin” the night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination at Ford Theater. Lincoln was killed in 1865, Forty-four years before this postcard was mailed. Looking at the youthful appearance of Miss May in this photograph, it is clear that she is too young to be the same May Hart.This postcard was published by the Philco Publishing Company which was located in London, England. It is part of a series (no 3435E).The postcard was postmarked in 1909. (SOLD)
A charming and pretty young woman stands at an open gate as she poses for this cabinet card portrait. The woman is beautifully dressed and well adorned with bracelets, a feathered hat, and a parasol. The photographer of this image is A. N. Camp of Jamestown, New York. He began his photography business there in 1885. To learn more about Mr. Camp, and to view more of his images, click on the Cabinet Card Gallery’s category “Photographer: Camp”. SOLD
A sweet little girl poses for her portrait at the Rothschild studio in Chicago, Illinois. She is holding a pretty parasol and her curls are covered by a large bonnet. The little girl is identified on the reverse of the photograph as Florence Peterson. It is also noted that the studio was located on State Street and Van Buren. The studio was within the A. M. Rothschild Department Store and the store was opened at the aforementioned address in 1881. The store was bought out by Marshall Fields in 1923. Research was unsuccessful at uncovering information about little Miss Peterson because “Florence Peterson” was a relatively common name in Chicago at the time this image was produced.
This Cabinet Card captures a pretty young Black woman posing at the studio of Rifenburg and Dowe in Reno, Nevada. The woman is beautifully dressed and the details of her elaborate dress are easily seen in the closeness and clarity of this image. Note the woman’s dark gloves and that she appears to be holding a cane, or perhaps, a parasol.
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