RPPC Native American Man in Regalia w/ Feather Headdress & Tents c1940s
$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 an original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) from the 1940s, featuring a Native American man dressed in full traditional regalia, including a dramatic feathered warbonnet, beadwork shirt and gauntlets, and a decorated apron with an eagle motif. He stands tall in an open grassy field, with several large canvas tipi-style tents or event tents behind him, possibly indicating a powwow, fair, or ceremonial gathering.? Photographic Details:The subject wears a magnificent feather headdress with alternating light and dark plumes and a decorative beaded band.His attire includes a detailed shirt with floral beadwork, a beaded tie or strip, and gauntlets.The front apron features a bold eagle design, bordered by rows of beadwork or studs.His posture is proud, standing slightly below the camera’s eye level, giving the portrait a majestic tone.Tents in the background suggest a gathering of people or celebration of Native culture.? Back of Card:“DEFENDER” stamp box on reverse dates the postcard to the 1940–1945 eraDivided back with handwritten message (not postmarked or stamped)Message includes personal thoughts but does not identify the man in the photoLight pencil notation “30” in corner? Condition:Crisp image with excellent lighting and focusCorners lightly bumpedReverse shows some light handling wear but is free of major damage? Historical Context:During the 1930s–1940s, Native American pageants, fairs, and powwows were popular across the United States. Events like these were both cultural gatherings and public exhibitions, often photographed for souvenir postcards. The Defenderphotographic paper was commonly used by small-town or itinerant photographers during this period. The man in this image may have been a respected tribal member or cultural ambassador, and his regalia reflects both traditional artistry and pride.? Great for collectors of:Native American photography & regaliaPlains Indian history & beadworkFeathered warbonnets / headdressesReal Photo Postcards (RPPC)Powwow / Indian fair ephemeraIndigenous portraiture / cultural events
This is an original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) from the 1940s, featuring a Native American man dressed in full traditional regalia, including a dramatic feathered warbonnet, beadwork shirt and gauntlets, and a decorated apron with an eagle motif. He stands tall in an open grassy field, with several large canvas tipi-style tents or event tents behind him, possibly indicating a powwow, fair, or ceremonial gathering.? Photographic Details:The subject wears a magnificent feather headdress with alternating light and dark plumes and a decorative beaded band.His attire includes a detailed shirt with floral beadwork, a beaded tie or strip, and gauntlets.The front apron features a bold eagle design, bordered by rows of beadwork or studs.His posture is proud, standing slightly below the camera’s eye level, giving the portrait a majestic tone.Tents in the background suggest a gathering of people or celebration of Native culture.? Back of Card:“DEFENDER” stamp box on reverse dates the postcard to the 1940–1945 eraDivided back with handwritten message (not postmarked or stamped)Message includes personal thoughts but does not identify the man in the photoLight pencil notation “30” in corner? Condition:Crisp image with excellent lighting and focusCorners lightly bumpedReverse shows some light handling wear but is free of major damage? Historical Context:During the 1930s–1940s, Native American pageants, fairs, and powwows were popular across the United States. Events like these were both cultural gatherings and public exhibitions, often photographed for souvenir postcards. The Defenderphotographic paper was commonly used by small-town or itinerant photographers during this period. The man in this image may have been a respected tribal member or cultural ambassador, and his regalia reflects both traditional artistry and pride.? Great for collectors of:Native American photography & regaliaPlains Indian history & beadworkFeathered warbonnets / headdressesReal Photo Postcards (RPPC)Powwow / Indian fair ephemeraIndigenous portraiture / cultural events
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