
This collection comprises thirty-two early 20th-century postcards, including real photo and hand-tinted examples, primarily showcasing Edwardian stage beauties such as Phyllis Dare and Gabrielle Ray. Notable publishers represented include Raphael Tuck and Sons, Rotary Photographic Series, and Davidson Bros., with postmarks ranging from 1904 to 1910. The set documents the rise of early celebrity culture through portraits and scenes from productions like Romeo and Juliet and Three Little Maids. Identification is aided by contemporary inscriptions to Miss B. Robinson and Miss H. Laver, along with a religious card titled INRI. Places of printing noted on the cards include London, Paris, New York, and Berlin.
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