Comedian Albert Henke ~ Promo Photo ~ Leipzig, Germany ~ Captioned ~ Vintage For Sale

A satirical black-and-white promotional photograph (Autogrammkarte) featuring the Leipzig-based comedian Albert Henke. The image captures a classic piece of German cabaret-style humor from the mid-20th century, juxtaposing formal evening attire (tailcoat, white waistcoat, and bow tie) with World War II-era German military equipment, including an M35 or M42 Stahlhelm (steel helmet) and a ribbed gas mask canister (Gasmaskenbüchse). The man\'s exaggerated facial expression and the leather field pouch slung over his shoulder enhance the comedic \'civilian-soldier\' trope. The photograph features characteristic \'deckled\' (serrated) edges and is printed on Agfa Lupex paper, a common photographic paper in Germany during the 1930s and 40s. The reverse bears a purple ink stamp providing the performer\'s name, title (\'Komiker\'), address in Leipzig, and a five-digit telephone number.

The photograph is in excellent vintage condition. The paper shows very minor age-related toning (yellowing) consistent with its era. The edges are crisp with no significant tears, creases, or silvering of the emulsion. The reverse stamp is clear and legible.

The item appears to be an authentic period original. The \'Agfa Lupex\' watermark visible on the reverse is diagnostic of photographic paper produced in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. The typography of the Leipzig address stamp, including the use of the \'S 3\' district designation and the five-digit phone number, is historically accurate for pre-1945 Leipzig. The combination of formal wear and specific military gear is a well-documented theme in German satirical theater and cabaret of that era.