Real Photo Postcard Boy Dressed as Cowboy Western Outfit with Toy Gun & Lasso
$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
Charming original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a young boy dressed as a cowboy, posed proudly in a professional studio. The boy wears a wide-brimmed hat, bandana, and fringed trousers—complete with a toy revolver, holster belt, and lasso in hand. His serious expression and confident stance capture the childhood fascination with the Wild West that swept America during the early 20th century.This image is printed on postcard stock with an AZO stamp box showing four triangles pointing up, dating it to 1904–1918, squarely within the Edwardian and early silent film era. The backdrop and flooring suggest a professional studio setting, likely used by traveling photographers offering novelty portraits in period costumes.Such “cowboy portrait” images were especially popular in the years following the rise of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West showsand early Western motion pictures, which helped define the romantic frontier myth in popular culture.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Circa 1904–1918 (AZO triangles-up)Subject: Boy dressed as cowboy with hat, lasso, toy gun, and chapsStyle: Western / Americana / Studio portraitCondition: Excellent clarity and tone; light corner wear and faint age toning typical for vintage postcards.Back: Divided back, unusedSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:At the turn of the century, the cowboy became an American cultural icon—embodying independence, adventure, and heroism. Inspired by dime novels, Wild West shows, and early films starring Broncho Billy Anderson and later Tom Mix, children across the country dreamed of becoming cowboys.Photographers capitalized on this craze by offering “dress-up” portrait sessions where kids could don Western attire and pose for keepsake photos like this one. These RPPCs served as treasured souvenirs and charming reflections of early American pop culture, often mailed to family members as novelty mementos.This postcard is an excellent example of early 20th-century Americana—combining youth, imagination, and the enduring spirit of the Western frontier.
Charming original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a young boy dressed as a cowboy, posed proudly in a professional studio. The boy wears a wide-brimmed hat, bandana, and fringed trousers—complete with a toy revolver, holster belt, and lasso in hand. His serious expression and confident stance capture the childhood fascination with the Wild West that swept America during the early 20th century.This image is printed on postcard stock with an AZO stamp box showing four triangles pointing up, dating it to 1904–1918, squarely within the Edwardian and early silent film era. The backdrop and flooring suggest a professional studio setting, likely used by traveling photographers offering novelty portraits in period costumes.Such “cowboy portrait” images were especially popular in the years following the rise of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West showsand early Western motion pictures, which helped define the romantic frontier myth in popular culture.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Circa 1904–1918 (AZO triangles-up)Subject: Boy dressed as cowboy with hat, lasso, toy gun, and chapsStyle: Western / Americana / Studio portraitCondition: Excellent clarity and tone; light corner wear and faint age toning typical for vintage postcards.Back: Divided back, unusedSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:At the turn of the century, the cowboy became an American cultural icon—embodying independence, adventure, and heroism. Inspired by dime novels, Wild West shows, and early films starring Broncho Billy Anderson and later Tom Mix, children across the country dreamed of becoming cowboys.Photographers capitalized on this craze by offering “dress-up” portrait sessions where kids could don Western attire and pose for keepsake photos like this one. These RPPCs served as treasured souvenirs and charming reflections of early American pop culture, often mailed to family members as novelty mementos.This postcard is an excellent example of early 20th-century Americana—combining youth, imagination, and the enduring spirit of the Western frontier.
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