This is a Theatrical Postcard - Pierrot Troupe, Amateur Dramatic Group, Melbourne XT116
Publisher: W.Mayell, Melbourne
Postcard size: Non standard. This postcard measures 90mm x 137mm
Postcard defect(s): Slightly trimmed at the left hand edge
What the image shows
A line of Pierrot performers (the classic white costumes with black pom-poms and conical hats)
Likely a concert party or amateur dramatic group, posed in a humorous “conga-line” stance
All male performers — very typical of Pierrot troupes in the early 20th century
Pierrots were hugely popular in the Edwardian period and inter-war years, especially for:
Seaside entertainment
Club and society performances
Charity and civic events
Who was W. Mayell (Melbourne)?
W. Mayell was a professional photographer based in Melbourne, Australia
Active roughly 1910s–1930s
Known for:
Group portraits
Amateur theatre & musical societies
Costume and novelty photographs
This was not a postcard publisher image — it’s a studio or on-location photographic print, sometimes later turned into postcards by the owner.
Please also use the image magnifier to make your own assessment on the condition. Please ignore any lines caused by the scanner.
When possible all of our postcards will be posted to you inside a collectable plastic postcard sleeve and a board backed envelope which will be marked 'Please do not bend'.
The 'Mo's Postcards' watermark does not appear on the actual postcard'.
Publisher: W.Mayell, Melbourne
Postcard size: Non standard. This postcard measures 90mm x 137mm
Postcard defect(s): Slightly trimmed at the left hand edge
What the image shows
A line of Pierrot performers (the classic white costumes with black pom-poms and conical hats)
Likely a concert party or amateur dramatic group, posed in a humorous “conga-line” stance
All male performers — very typical of Pierrot troupes in the early 20th century
Pierrots were hugely popular in the Edwardian period and inter-war years, especially for:
Seaside entertainment
Club and society performances
Charity and civic events
Who was W. Mayell (Melbourne)?
W. Mayell was a professional photographer based in Melbourne, Australia
Active roughly 1910s–1930s
Known for:
Group portraits
Amateur theatre & musical societies
Costume and novelty photographs
This was not a postcard publisher image — it’s a studio or on-location photographic print, sometimes later turned into postcards by the owner.
Please also use the image magnifier to make your own assessment on the condition. Please ignore any lines caused by the scanner.
When possible all of our postcards will be posted to you inside a collectable plastic postcard sleeve and a board backed envelope which will be marked 'Please do not bend'.
The 'Mo's Postcards' watermark does not appear on the actual postcard'.