#45 - Vintage photographic studio cards. Photographic studios in the late 19th and early 20th century would hand these out as a kind of business card to advertise their work and show clients their proofs.
They're a thick board with rounded corners and often have gold, printed edges. Intricately designed studio details are printed on the reverse and a photographic image (usually a very serious portrait) is glued to the front - a contrast I just love. Some cards also had foil blocking and debossing on the fronts to embellish the studio name.
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4 comments:
Well, they certainly don't make 'em like that anymore, do they? (especially with the interweb and all.) I've never seen these cards before but can imagine they're highly collectable.
The look great. Nice bit of typography there.
Very nice indeed.
Top Bird - No they definitely don't make them like that any more and the funny thing is that if you try it costs a fortune for the print and finishing! I get them from antique shops and flea markets mainly, once you start looking there are quite a few around.
Ryan + Sell! Sell! - Cheers!
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