If the front texture is what you mean, it is possible for old snap shots to have a matte texture rather than glossy. Less common, but definitely possible. For evidence, George Burke's 1930s baseball photos come in both glossy and matte.
If you mean the thickness, period photos could have thickness. I'd generally call it heavy paper, but someone else might describe it has thinner card stock.
It's hard to know exactly what you mean with this photo, just reading your words.
As with baseball cards, one will occasionally find old photos that are original but unusual.
Last edited by drcy; 01-10-2014 at 11:51 AM.
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