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**Antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) - Vintage Touring Automobile with Family in Illinois** * **Era:**
Circa 1903–1915 (Early Brass Era Automobile)
* **Postcard Type:**
Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
* **Photographic Paper Stock:**
SOLIO (Features the distinct SOLIO stamp box with diamonds in the corners on the reverse side, produced by Kodak during this era)
* **Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition. Unposted with crisp photographic details on the front. Normal light edge wear and natural paper toning consistent with age. No major creases. Please review the high-resolution scans for precise condition details.**Historical Details & Inscriptions:**
The reverse side features a beautifully preserved handwritten ink inscription detailing the family genealogy of the subjects in the photo. It reads:
*\"my Uncle John & his wife in Ill. • my fathers brother from 20 Ruth & Samuel Weiner.\"* **Subject Matter:**
A fantastic piece of early American motoring history. The front features an incredibly detailed image of a Brass Era touring car with large wooden spoke wheels, prominent acetylene headlights, a steering wheel, and a folded fabric top. Two individuals pose alongside the vehicle wearing period-correct motoring dusters/overcoats and hats designed for open-air travel. Perfect for collectors of early automotive memorabilia, Illinois state history, or vintage photographic ephemera. **Shipping & Handling:**
Shipped securely in a protective archival sleeve and rigid cardboard mailer to ensure it arrives safely without bending.
