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ANTIQUE 1900s Gentleman with a Dog & Cigarette H. Wallis Cambridge RPPC POSTCARD
Measurements: approx. 3 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches
Maker: H. Wallis Art Photographer, 47 Burleigh St., Cambridge, England
Paper: postcard
Text: N/A
Additional Notes: N/A
Stamps and postmarks: N/A
Addressee: N/A
Sale Notes: Only the original postcard is for sale. The enhanced and colourised images are for your appreciation only.
This is a particularly evocative piece, a moment captured from the early 1900s, which showcases a gentleman in an introspective posture with his loyal canine companion by his side. The presence of the dog adds a warm, personal touch to the image, while the cigarette loosely held indicates a casual, relaxed moment.
The attire of the gentleman, notably his overcoat and flat cap, suggests a no-nonsense, practical persona, which was quite typical of the era in England. The quality of the photograph, considering its age, is remarkable and serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of H. Wallis, the art photographer from Cambridge.
This postcard, unblemished by stamps or postmarks, remains a blank canvas, perhaps never sent, waiting to be appreciated for its historical and artistic value. It’s an authentic piece of British heritage that invites the viewer to ponder the stories and the everyday moments of life at the turn of the 20th century.
The attire of the gentleman, notably his overcoat and flat cap, suggests a no-nonsense, practical persona, which was quite typical of the era in England. The quality of the photograph, considering its age, is remarkable and serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of H. Wallis, the art photographer from Cambridge.
This postcard, unblemished by stamps or postmarks, remains a blank canvas, perhaps never sent, waiting to be appreciated for its historical and artistic value. It’s an authentic piece of British heritage that invites the viewer to ponder the stories and the everyday moments of life at the turn of the 20th century.
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