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Lot of 2 Original Vintage Mid-Century Bulgarian Women's Fashion & Travel Photographs – c. 1950s
Up for sale is a lovely pair of authentic, original black-and-white snapshots capturing young women enjoying an outdoor excursion in Bulgaria. One snapshot features a woman posing gracefully on a stone mineral spring fountain, while the second captures a lively group portrait along a rocky riverbank or canyon cliffside. Dating around the 1950s, this set offers a wonderful look at vernacular mid-century summer fashion and regional holiday lifestyle behind the Iron Curtain.
Both photographs feature the iconic decorative deckle (scalloped) edges characteristic of vintage photo paper from the era. The reverse sides preserve clean layouts with vintage pencil inventory markings ("29/29" and "27/30"), confirming their authentic scrapbook origin.
Photo Details & Conditions (Dimensions: Roughly 8 x 6 cm standard vintage format):
• Photo 1 (Woman on Stone Water Fountain): Displays a smiling young woman wearing a classic light-colored summer dress with a short-sleeved bow accent, sitting along the rim of a circular stone water fountain or natural mountain spring pipe. High clarity and excellent composition.
• Photo 2 (Group Portrait by River Rocks): A fantastic candid photograph showcasing a group of five women posing together outdoors. They are dressed in a variety of retro patterned blouses, summer skirts, and dresses, grouped on a rugged limestone cliff edge next to a body of water. Clear details.
Key Features:
• Balkan Social & Vernacular History: An outstanding real-photo visual record documenting mid-century European friendship, seasonal travel, and everyday recreation in post-war Bulgaria.
• 1950s Summer Fashion Reference: Provides exceptional examples of vintage everyday streetwear, short-sleeved dresses, patterned blouses, and casual hairstyles from the early communist era.
• Excellent Preservation: Well-preserved antique prints with clear contrast, balanced tonal ranges, and beautiful scalloped margins perfect for framing, archiving, or scrapbooking.
Please review the high-resolution images provided to inspect the exact physical condition of each print. The lot will be packed securely in protective sleeves with thick backing cardboard to ensure safe delivery.
