Michael Lehr Antiques
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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 151

Cabinet Card Couple with Stereoscope and Portrait

Estimate: $50 - $100

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Albumen cabinet card photograph showing a seated man and standing woman posed beside a table holding a framed portrait and a tabletop stereoscope viewer. The photograph dates to the late 19th century and bears the imprint of photographer W. B. Shultz of Stromsburg, Nebraska.

The composition prominently features photographic objects including a framed portrait and a stereoscope with viewing card, suggesting a studio arrangement emphasizing photography and visual media. The seated man holds a card while the stereoscope rests on the table beside the framed image.

Photographer’s imprint on mount reads “W. B. Shultz, Photographer, East Side, Stromsburg, Neb.” Reverse printed with studio advertising and the statement “Negatives kept for future orders.”

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