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Winter Photographic History Auction 2026

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 01:00PM EST
  2026-01-31 13:00:00 2026-01-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction 2026 https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-2026-21839
We are pleased to present our Winter Photography Auction, opening January 31 at 1:00 PM Eastern, featuring approximately 270 individual lots spanning the full breadth of 19th- and early 20th-century photography. The sale brings together landmark historical images, rare early photographic processes, and a deep selection of vernacular material created outside the conventions of formal studio portraiture. Collectively, these works offer a direct, unfiltered record of American life, identity, conflict, labor, and memory during photography’s formative century.
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Lot 301

Cabinet Card of Five Women with Long Hair

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Cabinet card portrait by Russell, Linneus & Browning, showing five women posed in a studio interior. One woman sits at center with her hair unbound, while the others gather around her, arranging and braiding her long strands of hair. The group is positioned in front of a carved studio prop and heavy drapery, creating a staged domestic scene typical of turn-of-the-century portrait practice.

The mount carries the Russell imprint at the lower right and the Linneus & Browning studio credit along the right edge. Light surface wear and minor toning consistent with age.

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