Description: This vintage postcard showcases two impeccably dressed gentlemen posing for a photograph. The man on the right can be seen touching the other's lefthand with his pinky finger, while the man on the left appears to be missing his right hand. The image was captured in the early 1900s by the Palace Studio in Richwood, West Virginia, using original AZO photo stock. The postcard is made of high-quality cardboard and paper materials, and is an original real photo postcard (RPPC) that has not been reprinted or licensed. It measures a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is in unposted condition. This unique piece of collectible is a perfect addition to any vintage postcard or photography collection. The real photograph intrigues me. I have had it my personal collection for a while. But my collection has become more a hoarder's bounty than a collection, so I thought someone else might appreciate it. It is an early photograph, printed on AZO photo stock, as the machine wrote in the opening paragraph. My fascination with the photo is multi-faceted. When I first saw the photograph, my instincts told me that the two men were together, as a couple. I know one sees what he wants to see, but gay coupling had to be a very stealthy endeavor during this period of time especially in the hard, Mountain State, where every man (and plenty of ladies) worked in a coal mine or had claim to one. I can say with confidence these gentlemen are not family; they strike no resemblance. The man on my right is obviously (at least to me) brushing the other man's hand with his pinky finger. These gentlemen were not taking a friendly photography, as they would not be leaning into one another or touching. While they are both dapper, the man on the right was a man of means, probably his entire life. He has a rigged, regimented posture. He wears an expensive suit with a "proper" (aristocratic) top hat. The one on the left looks a bit humbler wearing a toboggan and exposed boots and he has a very relaxed posture. The gentleman on the left seems to be missing his right hand (my left). I've looked at it through the loupe on several occasions, and it is just not there. All of this is supposition, but there is thoughtfulness to the supposition. Notes: This postcard is used and may have some bent corners, surface dust, yellowing, or residue from being stored in a postcard book. The photos you see are the photos of the exact item you will receive. Please use the zoom function to insure the card is in a condition that is acceptable to you. SHIPPING: If you purchase before 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, I will ship the same day! Getting your order to you in the condition described and as quickly as we can is always our priority! Save Even More: Bundle 3 or more postcards, save an additional 15% on each item! If you like the kind of items we sell, please take a peek in our store. We have a wide selection of products, and we post more every day! Thank you for taking time to look. We appreciate you very much!
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2024-12-22T05:00:14.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Signed: No
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Year Manufactured: 1910
Material: Cardboard, Paper
City: Richwood
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Palace Studio Richwood West Virginia
Subject: Real Photo
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Continent: North America
Era: Real Photo (1900-Now)
Country: United States
Region: West Virginia
Theme: Antique Real Photo Postcard, Palace Studio Richwood West Virginia, Early AZO Photo Stock, 2 Handsome, Dapper Gentlemen Standing while Posing, Gentleman on the Left Appears to be Missing His Hand, The Man on Right is Touching the Other's Right Hand with Pinky
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
