Classic Hollywood • Movie Stars • Recording Artists
Original Vintage Portrait Cards with Printed Backs
Lisa Kirk • Peggy Wood • George Montgomery
Eva Gabor • Perry Como
All Five Original Cards Pictured Are Included
Offered for sale is an interesting group of five vintage Engrav-o-tints celebrity portrait cards, featuring well-known Hollywood entertainers, film actors, television personalities, and popular recording artists of the mid-20th century.
These small-format portrait collectibles feature attractive black-and-white halftone celebrity photographs against distinctive red backgrounds, with each entertainer's name printed beneath the image.
The reverse of each card features the Engrav-o-tints name, the phrase "PORTRAITS OF MOVIE STARS," a short personality or fortune-style saying, and the word "COLLECT."
The cards identify Peerless Vending & Mfg. Corp. and are marked "Litho U.S.A."
Believed to date from approximately the 1950s, these are appealing examples of vintage Hollywood celebrity memorabilia and early novelty portrait collectibles. The exact production year has not been independently established.
1. Lisa Kirk
American singer and actress known for her Broadway performances and recording career. The card identifies her as an RCA Victor Recording Artist.
2. Peggy Wood
American stage, film, and television actress whose lengthy entertainment career included the popular television series Mama and the classic musical film The Sound of Music.
3. George Montgomery
Hollywood actor especially remembered for his Western films and leading-man roles. The front of the card includes the printed credit "Photograph Courtesy of Photoplay Magazine."
4. Eva Gabor
Hungarian-American actress, entertainer, and socialite who became especially well known for her television and film appearances, including her later role in the classic television comedy Green Acres.
5. Perry Como
Beloved American popular singer and television entertainer whose successful recording career spanned decades. His card identifies him as an RCA Victor Star.
Each card has a printed reverse featuring the Engrav-o-tints branding and a short fortune or personality message.
These printed backs are an especially interesting part of the collection and help distinguish these pieces from ordinary celebrity photographs or magazine clippings.
The backs also carry the Peerless Vending & Mfg. Corp. identification and the Litho U.S.A. marking.
These are original vintage paper collectibles showing age-related wear consistent with their apparent period.
Visible characteristics include:
The cards have not been professionally graded. No restoration or cleaning is represented.
Please examine all photographs carefully. Both fronts and backs are shown, and the photographs are an important part of the description. You will receive the exact five cards pictured.
This unusual five-card assortment offers crossover appeal to collectors of:
The recognizable entertainers, red-background portrait designs, and original fortune-style backs make this an attractive group for display, research, or inclusion in a vintage celebrity-card collection.
We understand the importance of protecting fragile vintage paper collectibles during shipment.
All five cards will be carefully packaged with appropriate protective materials and rigid support to help prevent bending and damage during transit.
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Five Classic Hollywood Celebrity Portrait Cards
Original Fronts & Backs • Exact Cards Pictured
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