Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Photographs

A Collection of Vintage Photographs and Postcards, Military, Aviation, and Civilian Scenes, Early to Mid-20th Century - This collection comprises approximately 100-150 vintage photographic prints and postcards, predominantly black and white or sepia-toned silver gelatin prints on paper, with a few colorized or later color photographs and cardstock postcards. The items broadly span from the early 20th century (circa WWI) to the mid-20th century (post-WWII era). Subjects include military personnel, various aircraft (biplanes, helicopters, jets), artillery, early automobiles, civilian scenes, family portraits, architectural views, and cityscapes. Visible text and markings identify locations such as ”Hornellsville, N. Y.”, ”Hotel Ormond, Fla.”, ”Camp Gordon, Ga.”, ”Fort Stevens, Ore.”, and ”Fort Monroe, Va.”. Specific items include a WWI-era postcard from ”France Jan 25, 1918” marked ”Y.M.C.A. ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE,” a photo marked ”Baych 10 min Burst Fort Detrick, Md 1968,” and another depicting a ”12-Inch Mortar, Fort Stevens, Ore.” A portrait of a Native American figure is also present.