Michael Lehr Antiques
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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 150

CDV Couple with Stereoscope and View

Estimate: $50 - $100

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Albumen carte de visite portrait dating circa 1860s to 1870s depicting a seated man and woman posed beside a small covered table. Resting on a large book atop the table is a handheld stereoscope viewer with a stereograph card inserted. The couple is presented within an oval vignette mount, the man wearing a dark coat and beard, the woman in a dark dress with belt and white collar.

The verso bears a printed imprint reading H. G. Tinker, Monroe Avenue, Bangor, Mich. Light pencil notations and inventory markings appear along the lower edge of the mount.

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