William H. "Dad" Martin

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An exaggerated postcard designed by Martin: Carving One of Our Watermelons

William H. Martin was a photographer and successful real photograph post card (RPPC) manufacturer starting in September 1908. [1] In 1894, Martin took over a studio in Ottawa, Kansas. He used photocomposited trick photography and, in 1908, produced wildly exaggerated postcards for commercial trade. [2] His range of cards were so popular that he went into the postcard business exclusively.

Within a few years, his trick photos made him wealthy. He sold the business in 1912, and founded the National Sign Company. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "A Load of Fancy Poultry". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Artist W. H. Martin: born 1865-died 1940". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Guide to the William H. (Dad) Martin Exaggerated Postcards, 1908-1909". Orbis Cascade Alliance. Retrieved June 17, 2025.



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