1935 snapshot. Private Collection.
This one packs much style for a tiny photo that is only 1″ 1/2 x 2″.
This dashing gentleman is standing in the sun with his hands in the back, a white fedora hat with the black band tilted on his own tilted head. Match this with a randomly dotted tie and dark suit with the white pocket handkerchief.
On the back is a first name: Julia. His sweetheart? It looks like the man’s on a boat by a dock.
1910s Postcard
A cute postcard of a gent who still manages to look dapper while falling on his back! It would have been funny to add a hat rolling away.
CDV detail
A detail of a CDV, two buddies sharing a flask, the one on the left with the Windsor tie and the knowing smile!
All right, this isn’t a gent…at all. However, this image struck me because it reminds me of a prostitute character I’m writing about, and I love it so much I had to share it on here. Notice the photographer info was scratched out.
Original found at Back Then tumblr.
RPPC. Private Collection.
This RPPC isn’t matte but is on glossy paper. I didn’t know glossy paper existed this early on. This handsome dandy is posing with his arms behind the back, somewhere between a smile and a frown. The vine behind him look like they’re in need of water.
RPPC: CYCO 1904-1920s
Bowlers And High Collars 