PRETTY BLACK WOMAN: JOYFUL PERFORMER:HOLDING A TAMBOURINE : VIRE, FRANCE : RPPC

Description: This vintage lithographic studio postcard features an attractive Black woman standing against a draped backdrop. She is smiling and holding a tambourine. She appears to be performing. The photo has the appearance of a celebration. The woman's expression exudes confidence and joy. She is wearing a long dress adorned with bold, celestial themed prints. Her headwrap compliments the dress and adds a traditional or cultural element. The card is addressed to someone in France and has a German stamp. The message on the card is dated 1958. The message on the reverse of the card is roughly translated as "I am fine" and "sending kisses". The woman's portrait was taken by Studio Polda, located in Vire, France. Studio Polda was operated by photographers, Paulette and Daniel Urbain. They used the pseudonym Polda as the name of their studio. The pair are well known for taking several hundred photographs of Vire in ruins, and during reconstruction post World War II. Today many of their photographs are housed in the "Musee de Vire-Normandie" in Vire. This postcard has edgewear along the bottom border and corner wear at the bottom left corner of the card. Overall, this vintage postcard is in good condition (see scans).

Price: 35 USD

Location: Northport, New York

End Time: 2025-02-14T00:39:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD