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Winter Photographic History Auction

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
  2025-01-25 13:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-17579
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Lot 205

Cabinet Card of a Minstrel Juggler by the Elite Studio

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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A cabinet card depicts an unidentified performer balancing a prop in an acrobatic pose, photographed by the Elite Studio at 838 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The image showcases the intricate studio backdrop, featuring decorative paper cutouts that frame the performer. Likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this photograph reflects the popularity and controversial history of performance during this era. The cabinet card is marked with the Elite Studio’s logo, adding provenance to the piece.

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