Original antique photographic postcard featuring a formal studio portrait of a father and his young son, photographed in Odessa, Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine), in 1914.
The photograph depicts an elegantly dressed, mustached gentleman seated in a chair, accompanied by a young boy standing beside him.
The reverse contains handwritten inscriptions in Russian, including the date May 1914 and the family surname Barats (Барац).
A later handwritten inscription appears to identify the subjects as Naum Barats and his son, although the son\'s name has not been conclusively deciphered.
Of particular historical interest is a round ink stamp on the reverse, apparently associated with a Jewish theatrical or cultural society. The partially legible Cyrillic inscription includes wording resembling \"Jewish Stage\" and \"Society\".
The photograph is attributed to the studio of Vladimir Ermans (Вл. Эрманс), a documented photographer active in Odessa in the early 20th century.
Historical details:
Date: May 1914
Location: Odessa, Russian Empire (now Odesa, Ukraine)
Photographer: Vladimir Ermans, Odessa
Subjects: Naum Barats and his son (according to the handwritten inscription)
Special features: Handwritten family identification and historical Jewish cultural society stamp
Size: 87 × 137 mm (approximately 3.43 × 5.39 inches)
Type: Original antique photographic postcard
An interesting piece of pre-revolutionary Odessa Jewish family history, combining early studio photography, handwritten genealogy-related inscriptions, and an unusual historical organizational stamp.
A collectible item for enthusiasts of Judaica, Jewish genealogy, Odessa history, Russian Empire photography, and Jewish theatrical heritage.
The photograph shown is the actual item offered for sale.
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