Vintage Real Photo Postcard Brass Band Portrait Men with Instruments Early 1900s
$25.00
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
Striking original real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting a large brass band group portrait — fifteen men posed in formal studio setting, each proudly holding their instrument. The ensemble includes a mix of cornets, euphoniums, tubas, trombones, and drums, suggesting a community or regimental brass band from the early 1900s to 1910s era.All band members are dressed in matching ornate military-style uniforms with decorative braiding and high collars, along with caps typical of the Edwardian or pre–World War I period. Their confident yet composed expressions reflect the pride and formality of organized town or civic bands of the era, which were central to social gatherings, parades, and public celebrations.The back of the postcard bears the AZO stamp box with four triangles pointing up, a paper style used between 1904 and 1918, further supporting an early 20th-century date.This type of photograph would have been professionally produced in a studio — note the painted backdrop and careful arrangement of the musicians — possibly as a keepsake for band members or to promote their performances.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Circa 1904–1918 (AZO triangles-up stamp box)Subject: Brass band group portrait with instrumentsLocation: Unknown, possibly European or American originCondition: Excellent vintage condition with light age toning; no creases or tears; crisp detail throughout.Back: Divided back, unused, marked AZOSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:In the early 20th century, brass bands flourished in both Europe and North America as symbols of civic pride, community entertainment, and cultural expression. Uniformed town and military-style bands were often photographed in studios to document their membership and professionalism.Their instruments — from cornets to bass drums — represent the golden age of wind and brass ensembles before radio and recorded music transformed local entertainment.This postcard beautifully preserves the discipline, camaraderie, and craftsmanship of that musical era — an exceptional addition for collectors of RPPCs, band history, military uniforms, or Edwardian photography.
Striking original real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting a large brass band group portrait — fifteen men posed in formal studio setting, each proudly holding their instrument. The ensemble includes a mix of cornets, euphoniums, tubas, trombones, and drums, suggesting a community or regimental brass band from the early 1900s to 1910s era.All band members are dressed in matching ornate military-style uniforms with decorative braiding and high collars, along with caps typical of the Edwardian or pre–World War I period. Their confident yet composed expressions reflect the pride and formality of organized town or civic bands of the era, which were central to social gatherings, parades, and public celebrations.The back of the postcard bears the AZO stamp box with four triangles pointing up, a paper style used between 1904 and 1918, further supporting an early 20th-century date.This type of photograph would have been professionally produced in a studio — note the painted backdrop and careful arrangement of the musicians — possibly as a keepsake for band members or to promote their performances.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Circa 1904–1918 (AZO triangles-up stamp box)Subject: Brass band group portrait with instrumentsLocation: Unknown, possibly European or American originCondition: Excellent vintage condition with light age toning; no creases or tears; crisp detail throughout.Back: Divided back, unused, marked AZOSize: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inchesHistorical Context:In the early 20th century, brass bands flourished in both Europe and North America as symbols of civic pride, community entertainment, and cultural expression. Uniformed town and military-style bands were often photographed in studios to document their membership and professionalism.Their instruments — from cornets to bass drums — represent the golden age of wind and brass ensembles before radio and recorded music transformed local entertainment.This postcard beautifully preserves the discipline, camaraderie, and craftsmanship of that musical era — an exceptional addition for collectors of RPPCs, band history, military uniforms, or Edwardian photography.
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