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This time I’ll have the RPPC after the cut.
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A straight drink, a straight razor and a bit of dark humor
A broody Edwardian
Detail of vignette RPPC. Private Collection.
In an effort to look serious this pretty one in a nailhead patterned suit came out a bit broody under the tilted hat! Still a cutie!
This RPPC vignette is on the left half of the card, leaving enough space for messages to the right.
RPPC: PMO. Photo taken between 1907-1915
The Sailor’s Salute
The Sailor’s Salute. RPPC. Private Collection.
A very beautifully designed RPPC of a sailor saluting aboard a ship with another one in the background. There is a name on the back: Elva.
RPPC. The Sailor’s Salute. Private Collection.
RPPC: AZO 1907-1914
Lucky Tony, the boss’s henchman
RPPC. Private Collection.
Don’t get in gambling debt with this rising star; he’ll take you out on a dark street with a crowbar.
When I saw this RPPC I grinned. Rock solid, self assured, charming on the edges…this gentleman looks like a character I envisioned.
The lucky (diamond?) horseshoe tie stack brings it all together. And the chain hanging off the lapel buttonhole should be attached to a fob…Better pay up on time ’cause this guy’s keeping track.
RPPC: AZO 1907-1918
And then I happened upon this goofball…
“Like this…yeeeah!” Private Collection.
Look at this one kicking back with his hands behind the head all smile! The choice of matte’s the best. I imagine the conversation prior to the shot had to go something like this:
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