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Vintage C1910s Fashion Exhibit RPPC Real Photo Postcard B&W AZO 3.5x5.5 Unposted
Brand/Publisher: Unbranded early 20th century real photo postcard produced on AZO photographic paper with standard divided-back POST CARD heading on light cardboard stock.
Item: Original c.1910s fashion and domestic arts real photo postcard depicting an indoor display of garments and household textiles at a clothing or sewing exhibit.
Front image details: Interior view of a curved gallery or stage wall hung with women's dresses, aprons, and other sewn garments, with circular and oval lace doilies and linens mounted above; a central table is arranged with embroidered cushions, lace pieces, stacked textiles, and a small vase of flowers, flanked by two wooden chairs and several woven scatter rugs on the floor.
Back details: Reverse has a standard divided-back postcard layout with CORRESPONDENCE HERE and NAME AND ADDRESS HERE panels, AZO stamp box at the upper right, and a handwritten black-ink inscription at left reading "april 28, 1914 / Johanna Stillahn."
Era/Type/Subject: Authentic Divided Back era c.1910s original real photo RPPC on standard-size cardboard, subject an early 20th century fashion and needlework exhibit of dresses and household textiles; Actual Measurements: Approx. 3.5" x 5.5" (inches), and unit of sale is one postcard as shown.
Condition: Front image side shows light overall handling wear with faint surface rubbing and scattered small specks, but no creases or tears and the fashion exhibit details remain clear. Corners and edges display mild rounding and slight edge wear while the card stays flat and structurally sound. Reverse divided-back side has light age toning and a few tiny handling marks, retains the printed POST CARD layout and AZO stamp box, and carries a black-ink inscription with date and the name Johanna Stillahn while remaining unposted with no stamp or address.
- Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
- Material: Cardboard