Divided back, unused Real Photo Postcard. AZO stamp box. Circa 1907 – 1918.

Price:  $5.00

I’m thinking that this couple are man and wife, and of Swedish descent. I asked my husband and he said he just had the impression that they’re from one of the Southern states. Funny how peoples’ impressions differ so widely. Of course, there is no way to know the couple’s background unless by some miracle (stranger things have happened) someone recognizes them. But they took a beautiful photo whoever they were, and look quite contented. More than likely that is their home in the background. I like the woman’s striped apron (if that is what it is) with her gingham blouse, and the twinkle in the man’s eye, as he sits with his arm around his wife. And isn’t it always nice to sit down after a long day’s work?

The photographer is unknown also, as seems to be the case with most Real Photo Postcards. This card has one clue though:  the embossed capital “A” at the right lower corner. Hopefully, we’ll come across some others with this mark that do show a location.