Real photo postcard studio photograph depicting a young man in dark formal attire seated on a large crescent moon prop against a night sky backdrop with scattered star motifs. The subject sits sideways along the curved surface of the moon facing the camera in the standard pose associated with novelty moon studio photography of the Edwardian and early interwar period.


The monochrome image has strong tonal contrast and the moon prop is large and well-constructed, suggesting a well-equipped studio. Group portraits and individual portraits using elaborate crescent moon props were common attractions at amusement parks, fairs, and photographic studios during the early twentieth century, with the resulting cards sold or mailed as personal souvenirs.


The reverse reads: Standard divided POST CARD reverse with correspondence and address sections.