Antique 1910s Salesman Sample Photo King Applebaum Virginia Dare Dress 3023
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This is an authentic, original 1910s fashion salesman sample display photo showcasing Style No. 3023 from the "Virginia Dare Dresses" line manufactured by King & Applebaum.This rare piece of historical advertising features professional studio photography by the world-renowned photo agency Underwood & Underwood, N.Y., with their official studio credit clearly printed in the lower right corner of the image area.The photograph captures an exquisite mid-1910s silhouette. The model is posed in profile wearing a dark, elegant tiered dress accented with intricate lace detailing along the collar and upper back. She coordinates the ensemble with a classic wide-brimmed picture hat and period-correct white lace-up Louis heel boots while holding a walking stick accessory.At the very bottom, the original production details are fully crisp and legible: "KING & APPLEBAUM • Virginia Dare Dresses • Style No. 3023 • Price $13.75".At the top, the original canvas-reinforced binding margin is intact, complete with factory punch holes used to secure the photo into a traveling salesman’s flip portfolio. The top margin features the original, handwritten merchant notation in pencil: "Taf + Bro." (referencing Taffeta and Brocade fabric variants available for order).Format: Original gelatin silver salesman portfolio print on heavyweight cardstock with canvas binding.Photographer: Underwood & Underwood, New York.Era: Circa 1912–1916.Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with crisp photographic contrast. The print has a lovely period gloss finish. Shows minor edge wear, authentic fraying on the canvas binding margin, and historical handling marks consistent with a genuine commercial sample. The reverse is blank. Please review the high-resolution photos for close-up details for creases, spots, etc due to age.
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