3 manufacturers; 4 similar Mary Pickford / Biograph Players postcards. While the photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is at least from 1910-1911 as evidenced by its appearance in the early-1911 IMP Artful Kate (incidentally, the dress she is wearing is worn in her first IMP, Their First Misunderstanding,) the postcards themselves are probably from around 1913. I am uncertain as to how / why the three manufacturers have what appears to be the same exact cutout/layout. Had it been several years later, I would have suggested the studio issued a generic design but I can't really see that being the case here. Furthermore, I can't see the photographer issuing prints with such shoddy modifications. Just another mystery.
Published by Kraus Mfg. Co. 14 E. 17th St., New York, NY. Blonde hair. Brown eyes. (It's worth noting that the Blonde hair notation is accurate, but Mary's eyes were reportedly hazel.)
Published by Kraus Mfg. Co. 14 E. 17th St., New York, NY.
Published by Photo-Play Advertising and Specialty Co., Inc., Pittsburg, PA.
Published by Ess and Ess Photo Co. 19 E. 17th St., New York, NY. (Curiously located across the street from Kraus Mfg. Co. at the time.)
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