1910 RPPC San Diego Portrait Two Couples with American Flag Patriotic Photo
$30.00
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Beautiful original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a formal studio portrait of two couples, taken in San Diego, California, on August 10, 1910, as handwritten in elegant period script at the bottom of the image.The two men, dressed in suits and ties, stand behind the seated women in white Edwardian dresses, one of the men proudly draped in an American flag, symbolizing patriotic pride and perhaps marking a civic event, reunion, or Independence celebration. The neutral backdrop and natural lighting suggest this was taken by a professional local photographer during a period of growing civic identity in early 20th-century San Diego.Printed on AZO postcard stock with four triangles pointing up, this postcard dates between 1904–1918, consistent with the inscription.This remarkable portrait captures both Edwardian-era fashion and turn-of-the-century American spirit, offering a glimpse into the dignity and optimism of early West Coast settlers and professionals during a time of rapid growth and modernization.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Date: August 10, 1910 (handwritten)Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSubject: Two couples in studio portrait, one man draped in American flagEra: Edwardian / Early 1900sCondition: Excellent clarity; faint corner wear and mild toning consistent with age; no creases or tears.Back: Divided back, unused, AZO triangles-up stamp boxSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:The year 1910 marked a transformative period for San Diego, then a developing port city on the Pacific coast. It was the dawn of the aviation era, the rise of local industry, and the prelude to the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, which would soon place the city on the national stage.Portraits like this were often taken to commemorate personal milestones—anniversaries, visits, or patriotic gatherings—when family members dressed in their finest and posed with symbols of pride and unity. The American flag motif reflects the nationalistic optimism of the era, just prior to World War I.A fine example of patriotic Edwardian photography with exceptional regional and cultural interest.
Beautiful original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a formal studio portrait of two couples, taken in San Diego, California, on August 10, 1910, as handwritten in elegant period script at the bottom of the image.The two men, dressed in suits and ties, stand behind the seated women in white Edwardian dresses, one of the men proudly draped in an American flag, symbolizing patriotic pride and perhaps marking a civic event, reunion, or Independence celebration. The neutral backdrop and natural lighting suggest this was taken by a professional local photographer during a period of growing civic identity in early 20th-century San Diego.Printed on AZO postcard stock with four triangles pointing up, this postcard dates between 1904–1918, consistent with the inscription.This remarkable portrait captures both Edwardian-era fashion and turn-of-the-century American spirit, offering a glimpse into the dignity and optimism of early West Coast settlers and professionals during a time of rapid growth and modernization.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Date: August 10, 1910 (handwritten)Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSubject: Two couples in studio portrait, one man draped in American flagEra: Edwardian / Early 1900sCondition: Excellent clarity; faint corner wear and mild toning consistent with age; no creases or tears.Back: Divided back, unused, AZO triangles-up stamp boxSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:The year 1910 marked a transformative period for San Diego, then a developing port city on the Pacific coast. It was the dawn of the aviation era, the rise of local industry, and the prelude to the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, which would soon place the city on the national stage.Portraits like this were often taken to commemorate personal milestones—anniversaries, visits, or patriotic gatherings—when family members dressed in their finest and posed with symbols of pride and unity. The American flag motif reflects the nationalistic optimism of the era, just prior to World War I.A fine example of patriotic Edwardian photography with exceptional regional and cultural interest.
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