RPPC 1915 Studio Portrait Girl with Teddy Bear & Doll Katovy Czech
$30.00
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 ... Read More
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
This is a tender and beautifully composed Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) dated January 1915, featuring a young girl seated with her beloved teddy bear and a vintage bisque doll. She wears a classic white dress trimmed in lace and an oversized hair bow, creating an angelic and timeless image from the early 20th century.Handwritten on the back is “Jänner 1915” and the name “Hannerl Horner”, suggesting Austrian or Czech roots. The faint studio mark at the bottom right appears to read “Pahu, Katovy”—likely referencing a local portrait studio in Katovy, a village in what is now the Czech Republic.? Portrait Highlights:The child clutches a fuzzy teddy bear with stitched seams and early plush detailingA delicate bisque or composition doll sits at her side in matching dress and bonnetHer dress and hairstyle reflect popular styles of Edwardian-era EuropeThe setting includes a floral embroidery backdrop, suggesting an indoor studio environment? Back of Card:Divided back format (standard for post-1907 postcards)Not postmarked or mailedHandwritten name: Hannerl HornerDated: Jänner 1915 (January 1915 in German)Very faint penciled pricing and mild age spotting? Condition:Excellent image clarity and tonal contrastMinor corner bumps and light surface wear consistent with ageReverse has light foxing and ink handwriting?️ Historical Note:Portraits like this were commonly exchanged among family members and friends during WWI-era Europe. The teddy bear and doll reflect the emerging toy industries of Germany and surrounding regions. The girl’s name and date may provide a meaningful lead for genealogists or those researching Bohemian/Czech ancestry.? Ideal for collectors of:Antique child portraitsTeddy bear & doll memorabiliaCzech / Austrian RPPCsPre-WWI European photographyGenealogy ephemeraEarly 20th-century fashion
This is a tender and beautifully composed Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) dated January 1915, featuring a young girl seated with her beloved teddy bear and a vintage bisque doll. She wears a classic white dress trimmed in lace and an oversized hair bow, creating an angelic and timeless image from the early 20th century.Handwritten on the back is “Jänner 1915” and the name “Hannerl Horner”, suggesting Austrian or Czech roots. The faint studio mark at the bottom right appears to read “Pahu, Katovy”—likely referencing a local portrait studio in Katovy, a village in what is now the Czech Republic.? Portrait Highlights:The child clutches a fuzzy teddy bear with stitched seams and early plush detailingA delicate bisque or composition doll sits at her side in matching dress and bonnetHer dress and hairstyle reflect popular styles of Edwardian-era EuropeThe setting includes a floral embroidery backdrop, suggesting an indoor studio environment? Back of Card:Divided back format (standard for post-1907 postcards)Not postmarked or mailedHandwritten name: Hannerl HornerDated: Jänner 1915 (January 1915 in German)Very faint penciled pricing and mild age spotting? Condition:Excellent image clarity and tonal contrastMinor corner bumps and light surface wear consistent with ageReverse has light foxing and ink handwriting?️ Historical Note:Portraits like this were commonly exchanged among family members and friends during WWI-era Europe. The teddy bear and doll reflect the emerging toy industries of Germany and surrounding regions. The girl’s name and date may provide a meaningful lead for genealogists or those researching Bohemian/Czech ancestry.? Ideal for collectors of:Antique child portraitsTeddy bear & doll memorabiliaCzech / Austrian RPPCsPre-WWI European photographyGenealogy ephemeraEarly 20th-century fashion
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