16.00 USD
In terms of history and identification, we completely strike out on this wonderful card. With a name like Lola Orleans (isn't that great? :), we had hoped we'd stumble onto a variety review or biography, but nothing yet. We can assume she was a stage performer of some kind. The printer/publisher (BP), likewise no reliable info, so we're in the dark for country of origin. Always a fair shot in the dark though on a nice quality card like this one would be that it was printed in Germany and because it doesn't really look like an American or British published card, probably a French or German photographer, and or publisher. Of course there are numerous possibilities, but we think these the most likely.
Wonderful outspoken expression on Mlle. Lola's face and great coiled hair, circa 1910. Gorgeous velvet top with attached lace collar trim and epaulets, delicate corsage, and skirts, also of velvet, in a different color or shade.
Notice the studio editing, quite skillfully done, lending her waist a slightly more "hourglass" appearance and the hand-painted swirling cigarette smoke emanating from the unlit cigarette :) These decorative additions (and subtractions) were not at all untypical for the era.
Very nice condition on this card.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.
Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.
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