Description
This rare antique real photo postcard (RPPC) features a young boy-just 8 years old-dressed in a full vintage baseball uniform. Captured in crisp black and white, this early 20th-century photograph offers a charming and nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of America’s pastime. Written in old script on the front or reverse is simply “8 years old,” adding a deeply personal and authentic touch to this striking image.
The postcard has a divided back, dating it to no earlier than 1907, and likely places it in the 1910s or 1920s when RPPCs of children and baseball themes were especially popular. Whether you’re a collector of early baseball memorabilia, antique children’s photographs, or vintage postcards, this piece stands out for both its visual appeal and its rarity.
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Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) with photographic clarity
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Divided back format (U.S. postcards with divided backs began in 1907)
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Handwritten note in period script: “8 years old”
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Young boy in full baseball uniform, uncommon subject matter
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Likely circa 1910s-1920s
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Unposted, with light edge wear consistent with age
The lower corners have creases. Please see the photos.
This RPPC is a wonderful example of early Americana and youth sports history, and would make a fine addition to any serious collection of vintage postcards or baseball ephemera.
