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March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/march-2026-unreserved-photo-auction-curiosities-performers-vernacular-photography-22648
Our March 2026 auction presents a wide selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to bid across multiple lots. The unreserved format creates opportunities for both new and experienced collectors to acquire unusual and historically interesting material.
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Lot 284

Cabinet Card “Little Esquimaux Lady” Miss Olof Krarer e

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

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Cabinet card photograph depicting Miss Olof Krarer, identified in the printed caption as “The Little Esquimaux Lady.” Krarer is shown standing in a staged Arctic scene wearing a heavy fur parka with pointed hood, holding a slender staff while accompanied by a small dog at her side. The theatrical backdrop depicts ice formations and cavern-like structures, reinforcing the Arctic theme commonly used in late 19th-century exhibition photography.

Printed text beneath the image identifies the performer: “MISS OLOF KRARER. Age, 30 years. Height 40 inches. Weight, 120 lbs.” Such portraits were widely circulated as promotional souvenirs connected with traveling exhibitions and curiosity shows featuring individuals of unusual stature or appearance.

Lower mount imprint reads “Photographed by Bowman, Ottawa, Illinois.” Cabinet card format with printed caption and photographer credit on the mount.

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