Description
Candid “walking picture” real-photo postcard showing a stylish woman mid-stride on a busy sidewalk, likely downtown USA. A storefront window behind her advertises “Donuts 27¢ a dozen,” anchoring the post-war moment. On the back, the original owner wrote: “Taken unaware in Aug 1947 while shopping,” noting it was the second time this happened (with a prior mention of Dec ’46). Paper is ANSCO with star stamp box; divided back, Made in U.S.A. Unmailed. Darkroom/order number 326044 at lower back.
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Type: RPPC “walking picture” (street candid) on ANSCO paper
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Date: Inscribed August 1947
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Details: Clear fashion & street scene; readable Donuts 27¢ window sign
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Back: Divided back, unmailed, order no. 326044; “Made in U.S.A.”
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Size: Approx. 3.5″ × 5.5″ (standard postcard)
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Why it’s desirable: One-off/small-run walkies rarely survive with exact scene & inscription, and signage adds strong historical interest
Condition: Light edge/corner wear, mild handling soil and faint waviness; age toning and a few spots on back. There’s a partial bend towards the bottom section of the card. No tears. Please view all the photos for the best look at condition and details.
A vivid slice of 1940s American street life with period fashion and pricing-great for RPPC, street photography, and social-history collections.
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