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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 282

Cabinet Card of Two Men in Western Dress, Chandler & Scheetz, Philadelphia

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Albumen cabinet card by Chandler & Scheetz, Philadelphia, showing two men posed in the studio wearing wide-brimmed hats and western-style clothing. Their attire, high boots, work shirts, and broad felt hats, suggests occupational or regional association with ranch or cattle work, though the setting remains a painted backdrop typical of late 19th-century portrait studios.

Chandler & Scheetz operated prominent studios at 1433 Chestnut Street and 828 Arch Street, producing both conventional portraits and genre scenes reflecting popular interest in western subjects. Light handling wear to the mount and minor toning to the print.

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