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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 249

Half Plate Tintype Barber Shop Interior with Seated Man

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Half plate tintype showing the interior of a barber shop, likely dating to the late 19th century based on furnishings and dress. The composition centers on a single man seated toward the rear of the room, while barber chairs and equipment are arranged in the foreground. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

Two adjustable barber chairs occupy the left side, each with curved wooden arms and cloths draped over the headrests. A nearby surface holds bottles and grooming implements, with additional containers visible along the wall. At the back, a cabinet fitted with a grid of small compartments suggests storage for supplies, and a doorway with a curtain opens into another room.

No text is clearly legible within the image. The seated man wears a vest over a light shirt and sits upright with his hands resting in his lap, facing slightly toward the camera. Framed items hang on the wall, and the narrow interior layout, combined with the arrangement of chairs and tools, reflects a working commercial space.

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