Michael Lehr Antiques
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Fall Photographic History Auction, 2025

Sat, Sep 6, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 341

Duggan Brothers Horseshoe Cabinet Card Snyder, Topeka, KS

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Occupational cabinet card portrait of the Duggan Brothers of Topeka, Kansas, posed with a display case of hand forged horseshoes, in a carefully arranged array in a glazed frame bearing their name. Both men stand confidently in full suits with watch chains and wide-brimmed hats, their tailored attire contrasting with the utilitarian craftsmanship showcased between them.

Photographed by C. J. Snyder at 632 Kansas Avenue, opposite the Windsor Hotel, the image captures not only the pride of trade but the entrepreneurial spirit of late 19th-century American artisans. The ornate studio backdrop and decorative table elevate the portrait beyond mere documentation, transforming it into a celebration of identity, labor, and legacy.

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