Antique Baby in Wicker Chair Studio Portrait RPPC c1910s Real Photo Postcard

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Condition: Used

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View Antique Baby in Wicker Chair Studio Portrait RPPC c1910s Real Photo Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The child wears a light-colored dress typical of infant clothing of the era, with soft lighting and a formal backdrop characteristic of professional studio portraits. Wicker chairs were a popular studio prop for infants due to stability and texture. Postcard Description Wonderful early 20th-century real photo postcard showing a baby seated in a wicker chair in a studio setting. The child wears a light-colored dress typical of infant clothing of the era, with soft lighting and a formal backdrop characteristic of professional studio portraits. The reverse contains a charming handwritten message describing the baby’s age, weight, teeth, and family details, adding strong personal and genealogical appeal. A classic piece of childhood Americana from the pre-WWI period. Item Specifics Era: Early 1900s (circa 1905–1915) Country/Region: United States Subject: Baby, Infant Theme: Childhood, Family History, Americana Image Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Finish: Matte photographic paper Color: Black & white / sepia tone Condition: Vintage condition with edge wear, corner wear, toning, and light surface marks; see scans Message: Handwritten Postal Use: Unposted Back Type: Divided back Handwritten Message Summary A personal note introducing the baby to a relative, sharing the child’s age, weight, number of teeth, and mentioning another cousin, written in a warm, conversational tone. Interesting Facts Baby portraits were often made as postcards so they could be mailed to distant relatives. Wicker chairs were a popular studio prop for infants due to stability and texture. Handwritten RPPCs with detailed family notes are especially sought after by genealogy researchers. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.