1931 Lake Boating RPPC Keepsake: Canoe & Ray Photo Deckled Postcard of Man

Description

View 1931 Lake Boating RPPC Keepsake: Canoe & Ray Photo Deckled Postcard of Man with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This deckled edge imparts a tactile quality to the card, evocative of handcrafted paper and early photographic processes. So good, Myrtle, 5/6/31," and is signed "Myrtle," dating the correspondence to May 6, 1931. This vintage postcard features a black and white photograph of a shirtless young man rowing a canoe or small boat, circa 1931. The image, reminiscent of early twentieth-century Americana, captures a serene moment on a tranquil body of water, with the shoreline visible in the background. The postcard's photographic print exhibits good contrast, typical of the era's gelatin silver process, and possesses a deckled edge, a characteristic feature popular during that period, adding to its vintage appeal. This deckled edge imparts a tactile quality to the card, evocative of handcrafted paper and early photographic processes. The verso of the postcard reveals a handwritten message in cursive script, providing an intimate glimpse into the card's history. The message reads, "Dear, This is my favorite picture of Ray. So good, Myrtle, 5/6/31," and is signed "Myrtle," dating the correspondence to May 6, 1931. The personal nature of the message, along with the casual endearment, offers a personal connection to the past. The message provides provenance, giving clues about the history of the postcard and the people involved. This correspondence was written during the late pictorialist era. Collectors of vintage portraiture, particularly those interested in representations of the male form in the early 1930s, might find this card of particular interest. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Subject

Man in Canoe

Material

Paper

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Era

White Border (1915-1930)

Postage Condition

Unposted

Theme

People

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original