May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 404
CDV Col Wood’s Museum Performers Chicago Dwarfs
Estimate: $100 - $200
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
Carte de visite portrait showing two little-person performers posed with a full-height adult man. The trio stands in a formal studio interior with architectural column and balustrade prop.
The mount is printed “At Col. Wood’s Museum and Gallery of Fine Art, Chicago.” Such photographs were commonly sold to visitors at the museum and served as promotional images of performers appearing at the venue.
Reverse bears the photographer’s imprint J. Battersby, Photographer, 52 North Clark Street, Chicago. CDV format.
The mount is printed “At Col. Wood’s Museum and Gallery of Fine Art, Chicago.” Such photographs were commonly sold to visitors at the museum and served as promotional images of performers appearing at the venue.
Reverse bears the photographer’s imprint J. Battersby, Photographer, 52 North Clark Street, Chicago. CDV format.
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