Object Details
Collection Creator
National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)
Collection Citation
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, circa 1880-circa 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
Scope and Contents
Real photographic postcards (photographs on postcard stock) of nude, semi-nude female figures, or females in provocatively clothed glamour poses. Most of these cards are actually photographs of paintings, and sculptures, but several are from life, including two garishly hand-colored images and one subtly hand-colored.
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General
In Box 27, Nudes and Glamour.
Topic
Nudity
Nude in art
Glamour photography
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Extent
35 Items
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Silver gelatin on paper, about 3.5 x 5.25".
Condition
Most in good condition, but some are silvering.
Date
[ca. 1910-1920]
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Picture postcards
Postcards
Photographic postcards
Hand coloring
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Picture postcards
Postcards
Photographic postcards
Hand coloring
Restrictions
Unrestricted research access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
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Record ID
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