This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman posing with her guitar. Her plunging neckline makes this a risque postcard. The card was published by Adolph Engel (Berlin, Germany) and is part of a series (No.2504/4). SOLD
PRETTY WOMAN BARELY WEARING A NEGLIGEE : NUDE : JEAN AGELOU : PARIS : RPPC
This French vintage nude real photo postcard features a pretty young woman model Her facial expression can be described as alluring. This photograph is meant to titillate. The young woman is scantily dressed. More of her body is exposed than covered. She is wearing bed clothes, a negligee to be exact. This risque photographic portrait was published by celebrated photographer, Jean Agelou (1878-1921), as part of a series (No.D107). Agelou was a French photographer of the 1910’s and 1920’s who is best known for his erotic and nude photographs. He was born in Egypt and not much is known about his private life. Agelou generally used models between the age of 20 and 24 years-old. Although the 1900’s was the “golden age” of erotic photograph, photographers who took such risque photos had to use discretion. As a result, Agelou signed his work “JA”. In 1908, nudity in photographs was banned in France and photographers had to cover nude women images with strategically placed undergarments or other materials. Nude images had to circulate on the down low. They were sent in the mail inside of envelopes. Jean Agelou died in 1921; the result of a car accident. His brother George, who managed Jean’s business, also was killed in the crash. SOLD
FLAPPER SECRETARY AT TYPEWRITER : VINTAGE FRENCH RISQUE RPPC : SEXY 1920s PIN-UP
This original real photo postcard (RPPC) features a risqué French flapper secretary in a provocative pose atop her wooden desk, an old-fashioned typewriter at her fingertips. Dressed in a short, dark dress with a white collar and cuffs, her outfit flutters open to reveal her stockings, garter, and lacy undergarments, making this a bold, flirtatious workplace fantasy from the 1920s or early 1930s. Her wavy bobbed hair, softly curled, frames her face, giving her that quintessential Roaring Twenties allure. Her sultry gaze and playful smirk suggest she’s in on the joke, making eye contact as she teasingly holds a piece of paper while perched suggestively on the desk. A product of its time, this image glorifies the “sexy secretary” trope, something that today would be seen as wildly inappropriate in the #MeToo era. Back then, however, this pin-up style was considered both cheeky and glamorous. (SOLD)
TOPLESS WOMAN SERVING TEA : RISQUE VINTAGE POSTCARD : BOUDOIR GLAMOUR : 1920’s
This rare risque real photo postcard captures a staged and playful tableau likely from the 1920s or 1930s. The photograph features a woman in a provocative pose, standing against a backdrop with decorative elements. Her attire is minimal—she wears a halter-style garment fashioned from a patterned scarf or similar material, leaving her torso exposed. She also dons stockings secured with garters, along with a string of pearls that adds a touch of elegance to her otherwise suggestive presentation. Her curly hairstyle is typical of the early 20th century. The woman holds a tray containing a striped tea set, consisting of a teapot, cups, and saucers, which she presents as if serving tea. On the small table to her left, there is a whimsical figurine, perhaps a pierrot or clown. This object adds a playful and slightly surreal touch to the scene. The art on the wall behind her appears to be a fabric panel with a floral design, adding a domestic and slightly bohemian atmosphere to the setting. The woman’s facial expression is subtle, with a faint smile that exudes confidence and a hint of amusement. Her pose, along with the setting, suggests that this postcard was intended as a risqué but artistic depiction, typical of many such images produced for collectors or admirers of “boudoir” photography during this era. The publisher of this postcard is unidentified, other than the initials “NP”. Preliminary research did not reveal the actual name of the publishing company. SOLD
PRETTY WOMAN WEARING A NEGLIGEE : RISQUE : J. MANDEL : PC PARIS : RPPC
This vintage real photo features a pretty young woman wearing a negligee and holding a small bouquet of flowers. The woman is perched on an ornately carved wooden stool with upholstered fabric. She is in a graceful, slightly coy pose, looking off to her left, avoiding direct eye contact with the camera. She has short, wavy hair, characteristic of the 1920s or early 1930s style, giving her a modern and sophisticated look for the era. Her expression is flirtatious yet demure, exuding a mix of elegance and allure. She is wearing a light, sleeveless garment resembling a chemise or slip, commonly associated with boudoir or risqué photography of the time. The outfit is detailed with delicate embroidery and small ribbon accents, enhancing its feminine charm. Her night clothes are accessorized with a simple yet sparkling necklace and earrings. This postcard was published by Alfred Noyer (Paris). The model’s photograph was taken by J. Mandel. Mandel was a noted Parisian studio or publisher that specialized in photographic postcards during the early 20th century. Many of his works were part of the “boudoir” genre, featuring women posed in intimate or suggestive settings. SOLD
PRETTY WOMAN HITCHIKING : RISQUE : “KNEE-DING A RIDE”: GIL ELVGREN : ARCADE CARD
This arcade card features a pretty woman hitchiking. She has lifted her skirt and is flashing a beautiful smile in hopes of catching a ride. This card is risque. The artist of this pin-up is the celebrated Gil Elvgren. The card was published by Mutoscope. SOLD
NUDE WOMAN : COVERING UP : NONPLUSSED : VINTAGE RPPC
This risque vintage real photo postcard features a nude pretty young woman smiling at the camera. Her image on this card is provocative. She covers the sexually charged areas but the postcard remains alluring. Although she is covering herself, she does not seem terribly embarrassed about her state of undress. SOLD
MARISA ALLASIO : ITALIAN FILM ACTRESS : SEX SYMBOL : RISQUE : BIKINI : LARGE POSTCARD
This vintage risque postcard features a bikini clad Marisa Allasio (1936- ), a renowned Italian actress and a popular figure in 1950s cinema. Known for her beauty and charm, she became a prominent “sex symbol” of Italian film. Allasio starred in nearly 20 films between 1952 and 1958, often embodying lively, youthful roles in comedies that resonated with audiences of Italy’s post-war economic boom. Her most famous performances include roles in Poor But Beautiful (1957) and Pretty But Poor (1957), both directed by Dino Risi, as well as Seven Hills of Rome (1958) alongside Mario Lanza. Her film career ended abruptly in 1958 when she married Count Pier Francesco Calvi di Bergolo, a member of Italian nobility and the grandson of Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel III. Post-marriage, she left the film industry and focused on family life, becoming the Countess of Bergolo. Despite her brief career, Allasio remains a nostalgic icon of Italian cinema from that era, remembered for her vivacious on-screen presence and embodiment of 1950s Italian glamour. This vintage postcard is larger than the standard postcard. This card measures about 5.75 x 4.00 inches. This postcard was published by Rotalfoto. The firm was based in Milan, Italy. The postcard was published in the 1950’s and is in good condition (see scans).
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PRETTY WOMAN : GAY INTEREST : SMOKING CIGARETTE & DRINKING BEER : RPPC 1932
This provocative vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman drinking a mug of beer and smoking a cigarette. This postcard is provocative and meant to be sexually charged. This postcard may be gay themed. This postcard photo is a studio card and is likely one-of-a-kind. An inscription on the reverse of the card is dated 1932. SOLD
CLARA BOW : AMERICAN SILENT FILM ACTRESS : “THE IT GIRL” : RISQUE
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This uncommon vintage real photo postcard (Postcard 1) features silent film icon, Clara Bow (1905-1965 ). She successfully made the transition to talkies in 1929. Bow appeared in 46 silent movies and 11 talkies. She was known as the “It Girl” during the golden age of Hollywood. She was known for her vivacious energy, mesmerizing on-screen presence, and her impressive talent. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in the borough’s tenements. Both of her parents had mental health issues and she grew up in an unstable and chaotic environment. She was a resilient and determined child and she took on a caretaker role for her younger siblings. She was responsible and mature beyond her years. Despite her humble background, she became a very influential figure in cinema history. Her rise from poverty to stardom, and her groundbreaking portrayals of independent and liberated women, helped her gain an enduring legend of the silver screen. Clara Bow was discovered in 1922 when she participated in a magazine contest searching for new talent. Her photographs were seen by film producer B. P. Schulberg who saw her potential and offered her a screen test. Her screen presence was impressive and she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures. In her earliest films, her versatility was was obvious as she transitioned effortlessly between dramatic and comedic roles. It was the 1927 film, “It” that made Clara Bow a superstar and earned her the nickname of “The It Girl”. She was viewed as modern, charismatic, and sexually liberated. Bow was also successful in “talkie” films, despite her Brooklyn accent. While Bow was successful professionally, her personal life was a “hot mess”. She had a long term troubled marriage to actor Rex Bell (m.1931) and she battled her own mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. In 1933, Bow retired from acting and became a rancher. This vintage real photo postcard was published by Ross Verlag (Germany) as part of a series (No.3394/1). Bow is wearing a grass skirt, a Hawaiian Lei, and holding a ukulele. She is showing her bare legs. The card is risque for it’s era. The logo for Paramount Pictures can be found in the images bottom right hand corner. SOLD
Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag (Germany) as part of a series (No.4480/1). Bow is wearing a short skirt. She is showing her bare legs. The card is risque for it’s era. The logo for Paramount Pictures can be found in the images bottom right hand corner. SOLD
Postcard 3 was published by Ross Verlag (Germany) as part of a series (No.3812/1). This postcard captures Bow as she appeared in the film “Get Your Man” (1927). The film was a light, fast-paced silent romantic comedy starring Clara Bow at the height of her “It Girl” popularity. It was produced by Paramount Pictures and the firm’s logo can be seen in the bottom right corner of the image. This photo is risque. Miss Bow is wearing a chiffon negligee. SOLD
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