Original 1910 Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring an intriguing image of a Chinese Fortune Teller in San Francisco. This vintage postcard was produced by the noted photographer and publisher EDW Mitchell of San Francisco, known for his authentic and historic photographic postcards. Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). Location: San Francisco, California. Publisher: EDW Mitchell, San Francisco. Subject: Chinese Fortune Teller. Size: Approximately 3 1/2″ x 5 1/4″. Back: Addressed to recipient in Seattle, Washington. This postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into San Francisco’s early 20th-century cultural and ethnic diversity. A valuable collectible for RPPC enthusiasts, historical postcard collectors, and those interested in San Francisco or Chinese-American heritage. Condition: Vintage condition with expected age-related wear including light corner and edge wear. The back is addressed and stamped, adding to its historical authenticity. To help you better understand what you’re collecting, here are some helpful postcard terms and eras. Carte de Visite (CDV) 1850s? 1910: Small photographic cards (about 2.5″ x 4″) mounted on cardstock, typically portraits. Not true postcards but often collected alongside them. Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) 1900? 1930s: Genuine photographic prints made on postcard paper (often marked AZO, CYKO, VELOX on the stamp box). Each card is unique and highly collectible. Colorized : Black-and-white postcards with color added by hand or printed later. Common in early 1900s through 1940s. May show soft or unnatural tones. Embossed : Raised designs or lettering pressed into the card, giving it texture and dimension. Popular in greeting and holiday postcards, especially from 1900? Undivided Back (Pre-1907): Early postcards with the entire back reserved for the address. Messages were written on the front image side. Divided Back (1907+): The standard postcard back layout? Left for message, right for address. White Border Era 1915? 1930: Printed postcards with a white border around the image. Ink-saving method, often includes captions. 1950s: Printed on textured, cloth-like paper with bright inks. Commonly features scenic views and tourist destinations. Present: Glossy, full-color photographic postcards still in use today. Postcard collectors often look for stamp box markings, publisher details, postmark dates, and whether a card has been mailed or is unused. These details help determine age, rarity, and value.