Real photo postcard photograph showing A couple posing with a large painted deer as a fantasy displayas a hunting trophy. The deer is positioned upright with large antlers prominently visible while the couple pose beside it. The scene is an elaborate example of staged studio portraits that use painted elements in fantasy settings.


The couple wear early twentieth century clothing including hats and jackets. The faux deer’s antlers dominate the composition, emphasizing the trophy aspect of the photograph. Such images were commonly produced as fantasy studio portraits during this era, but this example is particularly elaborate.


The front bears the printed text: Handwritten inscription along the side margin. The reverse reads: Standard divided “POST CARD” format. Handwritten inscriptions read: Message beginning “Taken at Denver Col.” with additional handwritten note on the reverse.