Maria Labia Opera Singer RPPC Postcard 1903 Ruddle WV Postmark-image
Maria Labia Opera Singer RPPC Postcard 1903 Ruddle WV Postmark-image

Maria Labia Opera Singer RPPC Postcard 1903 Ruddle WV Postmark

$ 14.65

Unit Quantity: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Postmarked Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Opera Singer Region: West Virginia brand: Papier Radium Brom. Year Manufactured: 1903 Brand/Publisher: Papier Radium Brom. Continent: North America Country: United States City: Ruddle Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Posted Unit Type: Unit Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Featured Person: Maria Labia Era: Pre-1914 Signed: No

Description

Maria Labia Opera Singer RPPC Postcard 1903 Ruddle WV Postmark. Printed on "Papier Radium Brom.". Discover a captivating piece of operatic history with this antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the renowned Italian opera soprano, Maria Labia. The postcard showcases a stunning portrait of Labia, elegantly posed in an elaborate, embellished gown with intricate lace details and a sparkling tiara, embodying the glamour of the early 20th-century stage. Her radiant smile and engaging gaze are beautifully captured in this sepia-toned photographic print, reflecting the artistic and technical advancements of the era's postcard production. This particular postcard offers a unique glimpse into both celebrity culture and postal history. It was postmarked in June 1903 from Ruddle, West Virginia, and bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin U.S. postage stamp. The reverse side features a handwritten message, adding a personal touch from a bygone era. Printed on "Papier Radium Brom." paper, a hallmark of quality photographic postcards from the period, this collectible item is a testament to the enduring appeal of vintage opera memorabilia and early photographic artistry.

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