1908 Calendar Postcard Real Photo RPPC Edwardian Woman Lynn MA Postmark
$ 6.33
Description
1908 Calendar Postcard Real Photo RPPC Edwardian Woman Lynn MA Postmark. Step back in time with this exquisite 1908 Real Photo Postcard, a beautiful example of Edwardian era design and sentiment. The front features a charming sepia-toned photograph of an elegant woman, gracefully posed in a flowing gown and holding a bouquet of flowers, encircled by an ornate floral border. Surrounding this central image is a complete calendar for the year 1908, with monthly grids meticulously displayed, making it a unique collectible that combines a portrait with a functional almanac. The words "Greeting" and "Remembrance" flank the central image, enhancing its nostalgic appeal and suggesting it was a cherished memento or New Year's well-wish. This authentic RPPC (Real Photo Postcard) was produced by The Rotograph Co. of N. Y. City, a notable publisher of the period, and is printed on bromide paper, indicating its photographic quality. The reverse side bears a clear Lynn, Massachusetts postmark dated January 24, 1908, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten message and address to Mrs. T. F. Forte in Allston, Massachusetts, offer a glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence and personal connections, adding to its historical significance and unique charm. This piece is a wonderful addition for collectors of early 20th-century postcards, real photo postcards, calendar postcards, or ephemera from the Edwardian era.
