Description
c1910 AZO RPPC Woman Holding Two Kittens Cat Garden Portrait Named Lillie. The subject appears in a light dress among leafy garden plants, with the kittens clearly visible in her arms. Subject: Woman with Two Kittens, Cats, Garden Portrait. Original antique RPPC with age toning, spotting, surface wear, light soiling, and corner/edge wear. Original antique AZO real photo postcard showing a young woman standing outdoors in a garden setting while holding two kittens. The image is presented in an oval vignette with a wide postcard border, giving it a soft Edwardian-era portrait style. The subject appears in a light dress among leafy garden plants, with the kittens clearly visible in her arms. The back has an AZO four-triangle stamp box and divided-back postcard layout, dating the card broadly to the early 20th century, circa 1907–1918. The verso is handwritten with a name appearing to read “Lillie Volsong Nosbank” or similar, adding a personal identification element, though the exact spelling should be treated as uncertain. A charming early pet-themed RPPC with strong crossover appeal for collectors of antique cat photographs, women’s portraits, garden images, Edwardian social history, and named real photo postcards. Condition Original antique RPPC with age toning, spotting, surface wear, light soiling, and corner/edge wear. Image is somewhat light/faded with visible wear and small surface marks. Back shows staining, residue/loss spots, and handwritten name notation. Unposted. Please review photos for exact condition. Item Specifics Type: Real Photo Postcard / RPPC Subject: Woman with Two Kittens, Cats, Garden Portrait Era: c. 1907–1918 / early 1910s Postage Condition: Unposted Brand/Stamp Box: AZO, four triangles Theme: Cats, Pets, Women, Garden, Edwardian Portrait, Social History Original/Reprint: Original Production Technique: Real Photo / Silver Gelatin Size: Standard postcard size, approx. 3.5" x 5.5" Inscription: Name on verso, spelling uncertain