Vintage WWI Era US Military Officer Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) –Empress Foto Studio, Des Moines, IowaUp for sale is an original, early 20th-century Real Photo Postcard featuring a studio portrait of a US military officer in a full-length double-breasted overcoat and service cap.Key Details:
- Front:Clear sepia-toned portrait with sharp detail of the officer's uniform and cap.
- Back:Features a classic divided back layout. The bottom margin reads:"EMPRESS FOTO STUDIO, Empress Theatre, Des Moines, Iowa."
- Inscriptions:Handwritten in cursive ink on the back is:"Mr. J. Hayden, Lieutenant."
- Dating:The stamp box features theAZO stamp box with 4 triangles pointing upward, which securely dates the manufacturing of the photographic paper to between1904 and 1918.[1]
Condition Notes:
This is an authentic vintage item over 100 years old. The postcard is unposted and unaddressed. It shows normal signs of age and handling, including soft corners and some edge wear. There is a remnant of vintage adhesive/paper residue on the lower right corner of the image side from a previous album mounting. Please examine the high-resolution photos closely to evaluate the exact condition before purchasing.Ships securely packed in a protective sleeve and a rigid photo mailer
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