Ethel Barrymore RPPC Postcard 1908 Rotograph Series Actress Portrait Hat

$ 20.29

Country of Origin: United States City: Wilkes-Barre Featured Person: Ethel Barrymore Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: The Rotograph Co. Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1908 Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America Brand/Publisher: The Rotograph Co. Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Subject: Actresses Region: Pennsylvania Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1909 Postage Condition: Posted Country: USA Unit Type: Unit Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Unit Quantity: 1

Description

Ethel Barrymore RPPC Postcard 1908 Rotograph Series Actress Portrait Hat. The card presents a stunning profile portrait of Barrymore, elegantly adorned in a large, feathered hat and a dress with a beautifully detailed collar, reflecting the fashion sensibilities of the era. Discover a captivating piece of early 20th-century history with this Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the iconic American actress Ethel Barrymore. The card presents a stunning profile portrait of Barrymore, elegantly adorned in a large, feathered hat and a dress with a beautifully detailed collar, reflecting the fashion sensibilities of the era. Produced by the renowned Rotograph Co. of New York City as part of their "Rotograph Series" and also bearing the mark of Will Armstrong, Boston, this postcard is a testament to the popular photographic techniques of the time, capturing the essence of a celebrated stage and screen star. This particular postcard, identified with the series number B 967, offers a tangible link to the past. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a 1908 postmark from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and addressed to Miss Marion Redraathly in Ashley, Penn. It showcases a United States 2-cent postage stamp, further dating its use and providing a glimpse into early American postal history. This collectible item is not just a postcard; it's a historical artifact celebrating a pivotal figure in entertainment and the artistry of early photographic printing.