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African Americans in late 19th C Trade Cards

Trade cards were widely distributed advertising from the late 1870s to about 1900. This collection features African Americans, and some non...

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Gender Fluid - RPPCs

These 3 came from The Garden State Postcard Club show last weekend.

Whether hamming for the camera or expressing a real preference or lifestyle, cross-dressed subjects are fairly easy to find among RPPCs (Real Photo Post Cards). The challenge is finding GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS: interesting subjects, well composed & well printed, preferably with a unique twist or "punctum" that give them meaning beyond the image itself. And if you find all this AND they're in good condition, happy day!

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Convincing.

Just jesting?

Boy toddlers in dresses were common.
But this seaside suit for an older boy(?) is unusual.