c.1907 antique BLACKSMITH SHOP A.C. PURCHASE COACH BUILDER australia RPPC PHOTO For Sale

c.1907 antique BLACKSMITH SHOP A.C. PURCHASE COACH BUILDER australia RPPC PHOTO
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Original early-1900s real photo postcard showing the corrugated-iron workshop of A.C. Purchase, marked by bold painted signage:

A.C. PURCHASE – COACH BUILDER & GENERAL BLACKSMITH

HORSE SHOER in large block letters across the façade

The image captures a classic rural blacksmith scene with:

Four to five workmen in aprons standing at the doorway

One man in vest and hat (likely the proprietor)

A young girl posed at front

Another figure visible through the open window

Wagon wheel and fencing details evoking early automotive-era trade shops

Reverse is divided, captioned “Write here for Inland Postage only / The Address to be written here.” — a format typical of Australian and New Zealand postcards ca. 1907-1915.

Approx. 3½ × 5½ inches. Minor corner wear and light age toning; strong contrast and very good clarity.

A superb period photograph of a coachbuilder and farrier shop, documenting the transition between horse and motor transport in the Edwardian era.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.


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