Lot 542: A Collection of approximately ten Early 20th Century Postcards and Photographic Portraits
A collection of approximately ten items of British ephemera dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900 to 1920. The lot includes a series of printed First World War sentimental postcards. These cards depict a British soldier in uniform at a field desk, accompanied by a ghost-like vignette of a female figure. The cards are marked DOWNES, W. COPYRIGHT and include printed verses such as for my darling / Memories fond arise today / Tenderer far than words can say / In my heart alone you dwell / With a love too deep to tell and To the one I love. / Though far apart today we are, / I send my love so true, / And though I cannot see your face, / I’m thinking dear of you. One card is numbered 7614. The collection further comprises several photographic portraits. These include a studio portrait of a young woman with long hair leaning on a rustic chair, a portrait of an elderly woman and a young girl, and a horizontal group photograph of approximately sixteen women in three rows, likely representing a social or work-related group. A single outdoor snapshot of a woman in a patterned dress is also included.
Dimensions: Various sizes, postcards approximately 140mm x 90mm.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to good condition. Items exhibit characteristic age-toning and foxing, primarily located at the margins. The group photograph shows visible silvering to the darker tones. There is minor peripheral wear, including light rounding of corners and small creases.
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