Real photo postcard studio photograph depicting a ventriloquist in full standing pose flanked by two dummy figures, each dressed in distinctive costumes with ruffled collars. The full length composition allows clear visibility of both the performer's attire and the detailed construction and costuming of the dummy figures, suggesting a well established professional act.


A handwritten inscription on the reverse dated March 5, 1917 is addressed to Robert Birchall, son of Wm. Birchall, providing a specific provenance for this card and placing it firmly within the First World War period. The dummies' elaborate costumes and the careful studio staging reflect the high production values of variety entertainment photography of the time.


Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil inscription with date and recipient name.