RPPC c1930s Winnipeg Canada Eyeglasses Woman Lyceum Postcard
Small bit of edge and corner wear from stroage.
Overview
Era: 1924–1949 (determined by the specific AZO stamp box layout with squares in all four corners)
Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Photographer Studio: Lyceum Photo Studio, located at Suite 30, 290 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Subject: Original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) formal indoor studio portrait of a smiling young woman.
Fashion Details: She is sporting classic mid-century eyeglasses, a dark blouse or dress accented with an intricate rhinestone necklace, and a large decorative bow brooch or corsage pin on her shoulder. The photo is composed with a soft vignette style fading into a light cream background.
Front Transcription
No writing present on the front image.
Back Transcription
Studio Maker Mark (Left Margin): "LYCEUM PHOTO STUDIO / 290 PORTAGE AVENUE" and "SUITE 30 / WINNIPEG"
Stamp Box: AZO with solid squares in all four corners (■).
Printed Text: "POST CARD", "CORRESPONDENCE", "ADDRESS", and "MADE IN CANADA" centered underneath the main header.
Note: No personal handwriting, recipient addresses, or postal cancellations are present on the back.
Condition & Details for Buyers
Unposted vintage Canadian photographic postcard.
The front image features excellent portrait clarity and clean, crisp borders with minimal wear.
The reverse shows minor corner softening and typical light paper browning around the outer edges from storage.
Highly collectible piece of regional Manitoba social history, vintage optical fashion, and Canadian studio photography history.