Photography in Postal History

Friday, 22 January 2021

USA – WM. Gray Photographic Studio Postcard

Business postcard from WM. Gray photographic studio in New York, USA.

Damga tarihi : 03/02/1893 Amerika

Fotoğrafçı WM.Gray (New York'ta fotoğraf stüdyosu) antetli posta kartı

Such business postcards were common among photographers in the United States, especially in urban centers like New York. WM. Gray’s studio likely offered portrait photography and related services. This item not only provides insight into the commercial practices of photographers but also serves as a historical record of the branding and visual identity adopted by individual studios during the era.

Date of use : 03/02/1893 USA

Business stationery ( postcard ) used by the photographer WM.Gray (photographic studio in New York )

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