RPPC Young Boy Sailor Suit Portrait Divided Back Postcard Ceil c1910s

Description

View RPPC Young Boy Sailor Suit Portrait Divided Back Postcard Ceil c1910s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The subject is seated on what appears to be a rough stone or concrete surface, against a softly blurred outdoor background, suggesting a natural setting. His attire consists of a pristine white short-sleeved top featuring a distinctive wide sailor collar and a neatly tied neckerchief, emblematic of nautical-inspired children's wear from the period. This authentic Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a poignant full-length portrait of a young boy, likely a toddler, dressed in a classic sailor suit, a popular fashion choice for children during the early 20th century. The subject is seated on what appears to be a rough stone or concrete surface, against a softly blurred outdoor background, suggesting a natural setting. His attire consists of a pristine white short-sleeved top featuring a distinctive wide sailor collar and a neatly tied neckerchief, emblematic of nautical-inspired children's wear from the period. The top also includes a small pocket on the left chest. He wears matching white shorts that extend above his knees, paired with white socks that reach his mid-calves and light-colored, possibly canvas, shoes, one of which shows a visible scuff mark, adding a touch of candid realism to the formal pose. The boy's expression is direct and earnest, his gaze fixed upon the camera, offering a captivating glimpse into childhood portraiture of the era. The sepia tonality of the photograph is characteristic of early photographic prints, lending an antique aesthetic to this piece of social history. The verso of this postcard confirms its status as a divided back type, a format introduced in the United States in 1907, with designated sections for correspondence and the recipient's name and address. A pre-printed stamp box in the upper right corner explicitly states "A PLACE A 2 CENT STAMP 2 O HERE O," which is a key indicator for dating this particular piece of ephemera to the 1910s or 1920s, aligning with the period when a two-cent postage rate for postcards was common. The handwritten name "Ceil" is inscribed vertically along the left edge of the correspondence section, providing a personal, albeit partial, identifier for the card's original sender or recipient. This RPPC serves as a tangible artifact, documenting not only early 20th-century children's fashion and photographic practices but also the evolution of postcard design and postal history, making it a significant item for collectors of vintage photography, philatelic history, and social studies ephemera. FAQ / Provenance Q: Are these from the Army Germany album? A: No. Rows in this tail are mixed early-twentieth-century RPPCs, mid-century mailed tourist cards, advertising paper, and world paper money—separate from the 1953 Heilbronn ASA snapshot album. Q: Any recurring postcard studios? A: Yes among the RPPCs: Hillig of Liberty, N.Y. (Catskills) appears on more than one AZO card; Kemeny Studios (Hunts Point / Arverne, N.Y.) appears on at least one. Two later Ferrania tourist cards document 1947 Vatican and 1953 Venice travel mailed to Brooklyn addresses—different parties than the Heilbronn soldier captions. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Postage Condition

Unposted

Antique

Yes