Raphael Tuck and Sons were located in England and were an outstanding publisher of early postcards. In November of 1899 Adolph Tuck began his postcard production. Much of the early printing was done in Germany. The company took special pride in being Art Publishers to British Royalty.
In World War II, the London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in Northhampton burned in 1954. Most, if not all the records and original photography used to create these postcards were destroyed. We may never know who this lovely young girl was. However, if anyone out there has a clue as to who she might have been, I'd love to hear from you.
In World War II, the London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in Northhampton burned in 1954. Most, if not all the records and original photography used to create these postcards were destroyed. We may never know who this lovely young girl was. However, if anyone out there has a clue as to who she might have been, I'd love to hear from you.
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No clue who she might be. I have a few of the Tuck's "Oilette" cards, but nothing as gorgeous as this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The great thing about the World Wide Web is that somebody, somewhere out there just might recognize her and we may find out who is the girl with the Mona Lisa smile.
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she is so precious, sure wish we could find out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting facts you posted here about the Tuck and sons photography.
I find another image of a girl who looks very much like her but I'm not 100% sure , I will post it on the FJ blog for you...I think you will be able to tell if it's her. So many little girls sometimes it's hard to be sure.
Have a wonderful Friday
A lovely card......lovely child....
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the history
Have a beautiful weekend
thanks for this history lesson, I enjoyed it a lot! magnificent postcard!
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don't know who she was but it's beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy that all was lost.. She is truly breathtaking especially with her little La Semeuse stamp!
ReplyDeleteBritish postcard, printed in Germany and with a French stamp. An now you're wondering and writing about it in Oregon. That's what's so wonderful about vintage postcards and PFF> Thanks for sharing, again.
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of seeing her face! I wonder what she would think about us looking at her picture on the internet if she were here today.
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ReplyDeleteShe is so adorable, I love this image. I have used her many times in my collage work and never tire of her.
Happy PFF!
Debby
Wistful is right. I think this one is my favourite of her - she is so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteShe's so beautiful in that card! Just look at those eyes!
ReplyDeleteI was late posting my PFF post today, but its up now.
Yes she does look pensive in this shot. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute. Thanks for sharing that Black & White postcard
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card and a lovely girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard.
What a lovely image! That would be a fantastic photo to use in altered art pieces.
ReplyDeleteAnielska twarz to Gerte Reinwald ur.25 maja 1902 roku w Baden Niemcy. Od najmłodszych lat była oswojona z kamera .Tańczyła w raz ze swoją siostrą Hanniw Berlińskim teatrze dla dzieci.Mając niespełna 10 lat w 1913 roku wraz z Hanni i bratem Otto zagrał w filmie "Sen nocy letniej naszego czsu .w latach 1906-1914 twarz Grete zdominowała świat jako model z setek pocztówek .Gwiazda niemieckiego kina.Zmarła 24 maja 1983 roku w Monachium mając 81 lat. Więcej informacji na moim blogu post anielska twarz Grete Reinwald.Pozdrawiam Ula
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