Rare c.1900s French RPPC Postcard — Showgirl MAADA at Scala by Paul Darby, Paris
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Product details
| Management number | 12113374 | Release Date | 2025/09/19 | List Price | $36.59 | Model Number | 12113374 | ||
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This is an original early 1900s real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring the French performer Maada at the famous Scala music hall. The photograph, by noted Paris photographer Paul Darby, depicts Maada in an elaborate theatrical costume with a large hat, posed atop a whimsical pig statue. This card beautifully captures the playful, bold spirit of Belle Époque Parisian cabaret and music hall entertainment.
Details:
Photographer: Paul Darby, Paris
Subject: Maada, identified on the card, performing at Scala
Era: Circa 1900s
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Publisher or series markings: Marked "Scala" and "Paul Darby Paris" lower left, "MAADA" at bottom
Condition: Light edge and corner wear, faint creases, some age-related toning, and small pencil notations on the back. Please review scans carefully.
Why it's special:
Features a rare performer and a whimsical scene, highly collectible for cabaret, theatre, or early Paris photography enthusiasts
Excellent example of Edwardian-era stag
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Paper ephemera > Postcard |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Post Card |
| Condition | New |
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