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Up for sale is an authentic, original vintage promotional photographic sample card from 1960s East Germany (DDR). This piece was produced by the state-owned enterprise VEB Photopapierwerk Dresden to showcase their premium "Vephota" darkroom photo paper portrait line.
Key Details:
• Era: Circa mid-1960s (Cold War / East Germany DDR)
• Manufacturer/Publisher: VEB Photopapierwerk Dresden (marked on bottom margin with their historical VEPHOTA logo).
• Product Line Code: Vephota-Porträt P 118
• Subject: A charming, high-contrast studio portrait featuring a smiling young woman wearing a classic knit turtleneck sweater, cradling a fluffy white poodle dog.
• Format: Semi-gloss photographic advertisement sample card. Blank reverse side.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and storage handling. The front image displays sharp black-and-white tones with strong contrast, clear text on the lower border, and minor corner softening. Please review the provided photo carefully to evaluate the exact physical condition.
A wonderful piece of historic darkroom ephemera, canine-themed art, and mid-century European photography advertising history, ideal for collectors of poodle memorabilia or DDR historical collectibles.
Shipping & Handling:
• Location: Shipped from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Shipping Method: Sent via Economy Shipping.
• Handling Time: Dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment.
• Packaging: Securely packed in a protective waterproof sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending or damage during transit.
