Miss Billie Burke Actress Rotograph Postcard Edwardian Era RPPC B 172-image
Miss Billie Burke Actress Rotograph Postcard Edwardian Era RPPC B 172-image

Miss Billie Burke Actress Rotograph Postcard Edwardian Era RPPC B 172

$ 10.44

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit Country: United States Unit Quantity: 1 Region: New York Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Real Photo (RPPC) City: New York Featured Person: Billie Burke Year Manufactured: 1907-1915 Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: The Rotograph Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Subject: Celebrity brand: The Rotograph Co. Postage Condition: Unposted Signed: No

Description

Miss Billie Burke Actress Rotograph Postcard Edwardian Era RPPC B 172. It represents a significant era of celebrity culture and photographic printing. This exquisite vintage postcard features the renowned actress Miss Billie Burke, captured in a captivating full-length portrait. Burke, celebrated for her stage and screen roles, including Glinda the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz," is depicted here in elegant Edwardian attire, complete with a voluminous, stylish hat. The image showcases a classic photographic quality, highlighting the intricate details of her gown and the expressive charm that made her a beloved figure of her time. Produced by The Rotograph Co., a prominent publisher known for their high-quality photographic postcards, this piece is part of their distinctive "Rotograph" Series, identified by the number B 172. The Rotograph Company, based in New York City, was active in the early 20th century, and their cards are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and artistic merit. This postcard offers a tangible connection to the golden age of theater and early cinema, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of performing arts history and vintage ephemera. It represents a significant era of celebrity culture and photographic printing.

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