Edwardian RPPC Postcard 1900s Four Women Friends Outdoor Portrait Fashion

USD 16.99

Condition: Used

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View Edwardian RPPC Postcard 1900s Four Women Friends Outdoor Portrait Fashion with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The woman on the far left wears a patterned dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt, accessorized with a simple, light-colored pendant necklace. The third woman is distinguished by her white dress, which is uniquely adorned with dark, leaf-like or floral appliques across the bodice and shoulders. This Real Photo Postcard captures an informal outdoor portrait of four young women, likely friends or family members, seated together upon a large rock or fallen log amidst dense, blurred foliage. The image is a classic example of Edwardian era photography, dating approximately to the period between 1900 and 1910. The subjects are dressed in the modest, long-sleeved, high-necked fashions characteristic of the time, with their hair styled in elaborate updos. The woman on the far left wears a patterned dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt, accessorized with a simple, light-colored pendant necklace. Beside her, the second woman wears a plainer, light-colored dress and round spectacles, a notable accessory for the period, and is looking down at a small object in her hands, possibly a flower, while interacting with her neighbor. The third woman is distinguished by her white dress, which is uniquely adorned with dark, leaf-like or floral appliques across the bodice and shoulders. The woman on the far right wears a dress featuring distinctive horizontal pleating or ruching on the sleeves, a common decorative element in Edwardian fashion. The verso confirms this is a divided back postcard, a format introduced in the United States in March 1907, which allows for a message and address on the same side. The back features a decorative, swirled oval stamp box with the text "PLACE POSTAGE" and "STAMP HERE," a design characteristic of the early 20th century. The card is unused, bearing no handwritten message, address, or postal cancellation marks. The paper exhibits significant age-related toning, a prominent liquid stain on the bottom right corner, and minor wear to the edges. The photographic image on the front, however, remains clear and well-contrasted, offering a compelling glimpse into the everyday history and social customs of the Edwardian era through its detailed documentation of period-specific fashion, accessories, and leisure activities. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.