Offered here is a wonderful antiqueReal Photo Postcard (RPPC)featuring a posed family portrait seated in an early open-top automobile at a photography studio inSeattle, Washington. This charming image captures four individuals dressed in period Edwardian-era clothing and hats, posed in and around an early motorcar against a painted scenic studio backdrop.
The reverse identifies the photographer as:
“Electric Studio, 1332 1st Ave., Seattle, WN.”
This fascinating RPPC combines several highly collectible themes in one image:
- Early automobile history
- Edwardian fashion
- Family portraiture
- Seattle photography history
- Studio novelty photography
- Americana transportation ephemera
The postcard appears to date from the1910s to early 1920s, based on the clothing styles, vehicle design, and divided-back format. During this era, studio photographers often used automobiles as novelty portrait props to symbolize prosperity, modernity, and adventure. These staged automotive portraits became extremely popular as automobiles transformed everyday American life.
This is a genuinereal photo postcard, created from an actual photographic exposure rather than a printed lithographic image. The sepia-toned finish, photographic clarity, and studio composition are classic features of early RPPC production. Unlike mass-produced tourist cards, studio portrait RPPCs are often one-of-a-kind family keepsakes, making them especially appealing to collectors.
Collector highlights include:
- Authentic antique RPPC
- Seattle, Washington studio imprint
- Electric Studio photographer attribution
- Early automobile / motorcar subject
- Edwardian fashion and hats
- Family portraiture
- Sepia photographic finish
- Divided-back postcard format
- Real photographic printing process
- Americana transportation history
- Social history and fashion collectible
The image itself is particularly compelling because it captures the excitement surrounding the rise of automobile ownership in early 20th century America. The seated matriarch posed behind the steering wheel and the elderly gentleman passenger create a memorable and visually striking family scene. Collectors of automotive history, genealogy, Edwardian culture, and studio photography will find this card especially desirable.
The reverse features an unused divided postcard back with the Seattle studio imprint and stamp box. No stamp or postmark is present.
Condition:
Vintage antique condition consistent with age and storage. The postcard shows visible wear including corner wear, edge wear, creasing, surface wear, and handling marks. There are noticeable bends/creases visible on the front image area along with age toning and minor spotting. Reverse shows age discoloration and light wear from storage. Please use ’s magnifier/zoom feature to carefully inspect all condition details including corners, edges, creases, surface issues, stains, writing, silvering, scratches, and any other imperfections before purchasing.
A fantastic addition to any RPPC, Seattle, automobile, transportation, photography, or early Americana postcard collection.
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