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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PRETTY NUDE YOUNG WOMAN : RISQUE : COME HITHER SMILE : REAL PHOTO POSTCARD

This risque vintage real photo postcard features a nude pretty young woman giving the camera a “come hither” look. She is reclining on a chair. This postcard was published by B. M. V. as part of a series (No.31). SOLD

ARTIST PAINTS BEAUTIFUL MODEL : RISQUE : JEAN AGELOU : PARIS : EXTRAORDINARY RPPC

This French vintage risque real photo postcard features a pretty young woman modeling for an artist. This photograph is meant to titillate. The young woman is scantily dressed and showing much of her bare legs. One side of the hem of her undergarment is lifted. The model is displaying an alluring expression. The artist appears to be intensely concentration on his painting. He is holding a brush and palette. Some of the artist’s work is strewn on the floor. This risque photographic portrait was published by celebrated photographer, Jean Agelou (1878-1921), as part of a series (No.089). 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

UNIDENTIFIED ACTRESS OR SOCIETY WOMAN IN NEW YORK CITY (PORTRAIT BY SARONY)
This cabinet card portrait, by celebrity New York City photographer Sarony, features an unidentified attractive young woman. She is likely an actress or a society woman. Her V-neck dress is very revealing for the era that the image was produced. In fact, this is somewhat of a risque mode of dressing. To view other photographs by Sarony, click on the category “Photographer: Sarony”. This cabinet card has an extremely mild curl and is in overall very good condition (see scans).

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PRETTY DANCER WEARING NUDE BODY SUIT : RISQUE : RPPC : (1907)
This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young dancer dressed in a risque body suit. The costume aims to give the appearance of nudity. The performer is holding a tambourine. The publisher of the postcard is unidentified. The reverse of this postcard shows some wear but the front of the card is in excellent condition. The postcard is in overall Good Condition (See Scans). SOLD

BUXOM PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN : PURPLE FEATHERED HAT : HAND TINTED : NPG : RPPC
This German vintage risque real photo postcard features a pretty buxom young woman wearing a feathered purple hat. This photograph is meant to titillate. The woman is voluptuous. This photographic portrait was published by NPG (Germany) as part of a series (No.749/6). This postcard’s photograph has been hand tinted. SOLD

BLACK FEMALE DANCER IN COSTUME : STUDIO PORTRAIT : VINTAGE RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features a Black Woman in her dance costume. She is an unusual costume and she is lifting her skirt in a risque manner. The woman has a pretty smile. SOLD

PRETTY WOMAN SITS ON COUCH WEARING SHEER LINGERIE : RISQUE : PC PARIS : RPPC

This risque vintage real photo postcard captures a pretty young woman sitting on a couch. The woman is holding a small mirror in her right hand. She is wearing lingerie. Her sheer bra, exposed legs, stockings, garter, and “come hither” pose, all contribute to making this an erotic postcard. This postcard was produced by PC Paris as part of a series (No.1481). The P.C logo is an abbreviation for Papeteries d Levallois-Clichy. The firm published a variety of real photo postcard topics including portraits of pretty models, nudes, views, and holiday cards. The company was active in the 1920’s. SOLD

VERENA : EARLY PERFORMER AT FOLIES BERGERE : BELLE EPOQUE : REUTLINGER : RPPC
This vintage real photo postcard features Verena, an enchanting and seductive performer captured by the lens of renowned photographer, Leopold Reutlinger. She has long dark cascading hair and she exudes an aura of mystery. Adorned with a feather boa, she reveals a bare shoulder, adding sensuality to this portrait. Verena was one of the early performers at the Folies Bergere. This postcard is part of a series (no.0450). SOLD

















