Anna Held Vaudeville Star RPPC Reutlinger Paris Edwardian Actress Postcard-image
Anna Held Vaudeville Star RPPC Reutlinger Paris Edwardian Actress Postcard-image

Anna Held Vaudeville Star RPPC Reutlinger Paris Edwardian Actress Postcard

$ 14.65

Unit Quantity: 1 Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Subject: Actresses Vaudeville Celebrities Portraits Country of Origin: France Unit of Sale: Single Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Brand/Publisher: Reutlinger Paris Unit Type: Unit brand: Reutlinger Paris Featured Person: Anna Held Features: Divided Back City: Paris Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Country: France Era: Edwardian (1901-1910) Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Anna Held Vaudeville Star RPPC Reutlinger Paris Edwardian Actress Postcard. Discover a captivating piece of early 20th-century entertainment history with this Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the legendary Anna Held. This exquisite portrait captures the French-born American stage performer in a stunning theatrical costume, complete with a dramatic hat, a cinched corset, a flowing cape, and a pleated skirt. The backdrop, a painted scene of cliffs and a ship, evokes a dramatic, possibly nautical, setting that complements Held's striking pose and stage persona. This particular card is part of the "S.I.P. 40F SERIE N°20" collection. Produced by the renowned Reutlinger of Paris, a prominent photographic studio of the era, this postcard showcases the fine detail and photographic quality typical of RPPCs from the Edwardian period. Anna Held was a celebrated figure in vaudeville and musical theater, known for her charm, beauty, and elaborate productions. This collectible item offers a glimpse into the glamour and artistry of a bygone era, appealing to enthusiasts of theater history, vintage photography, and celebrity memorabilia. The reverse features a classic divided back with "CARTE POSTALE" for correspondence.

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