{"product_id":"3550","title":"1908 Edwardian Ladies and Stepping Stones Vintage Art Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating monochrome postcard features an early example of \"trick\" photography, showcasing the same elegant lady in four different poses as she crosses a stream on stepping stones. Dressed in a flowing late-Victorian white gown and an elaborate feathered hat, the subject is masterfully composited into the scene to create the illusion of a group. This multi-exposure technique, often called a multiplex portrait, was a highly popular novelty at the turn of the century, demonstrating the creative ingenuity of early photographic studios. The soft, pastoral setting of the lush forest and shimmering water provides a romantic backdrop for this technical marvel, which celebrates both the fashion of the Edwardian era and the burgeoning artistry of film manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (1908)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Lübeck (Sender Location)\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Schleswig-Holstein\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Germany\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Multiplex Photography, Trick Photography, Victorian Fashion, Stepping Stones, Romantic Art, Edwardian Novelties\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated (Mailed as gift)\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: M. M. Vienne (Max Mandl, Vienna) (No. 257)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Collotype (Phototypie)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard is definitively dated to February 1, 1908, based on the handwritten inscription. It was published by the prestigious firm of Max Mandl in Vienna (M. M. Vienne), a publisher renowned for high-quality artistic and novelty series. The card features a personal message from \"John\" in Lübeck, Germany, sending \"Love to Sis.\" The \"multiplex\" effect shown here was achieved by masking the lens and exposing different sections of a single plate multiple times, a labor-intensive process that resulted in the seamless repetition of the model. The multilingual back, including the Hungarian term \"Levelező-Lap,\" highlights the broad reach of the Austro-Hungarian postcard industry during its peak years. This card remains a premier example of how early photographers used the postcard medium to experiment with visual storytelling and technical illusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764026003645,"sku":"3550","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3550.jpg?v=1778461601","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3550","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}