Lot 044: Collection of Vintage Perth Photographs & Australian Postcards

Estimate: $10 - $20 AUD. Starting bid: $9 AUD.

A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 2 A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 3 A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 4 A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 5 A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 6 A diverse collection of approximately 20-30 postcards, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. - View 7

Description

A diverse collection of postcards and photographs, encompassing both black and white historical photographic depictions of Western Australian street scenes from the early 20th century and more contemporary colour images of local businesses and landscapes. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Varied, early 20th Century to late 20th Century, Perth. * Material: Cardstock * Style: Photos & Photographic postcards, some with historical context * Subjects: Australian street scenes (e.g., Osborne Park, Midland), local businesses, and a few scenic landscapes, possibly including some international views. Interesting fact: * Postcard collecting, known as deltiology, became widely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as both a communication method and a means of sharing geographical and historical imagery. * Early 20th-century Australian postcards often captured burgeoning town life and significant local events, providing invaluable visual records for historical research. Use: Ideal for collectors of Australian ephemera, local history enthusiasts, or for use in mixed media art projects.

Condition Report

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Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-044
Estimate (AUD)$10 - $20
Buyer's Premium20%

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