Sepia postcard of a couple, woman holding playing cards – Vintage Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Sepia postcard of a couple, woman holding playing cards comes to life in this vintage postcard, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Sepia postcard of a couple, woman holding playing cards
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A sepia postcard of a couple, with the woman holding a fan of playing cards, places this sitting within the Victorian taste for staged parlor portraits. Cards were a common prop in these studio scenes, often suggesting leisure, flirtation or a game of chance between the sitters. Postcards like this one were produced in large numbers from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, and they were sent through the mail as keepsakes and greetings, which is why the Valentine's Day theme suits the picture. Its warm brown tones and posed stillness are typical of the period, and the playing cards give it a playful note that sets it apart from more formal wedding-style portraits.
| Original scan | 496 × 804 px |
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| Reference | Img112 |
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