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  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 327

Holiness Salvation Cart Cabinet Card Higgins Bath ME

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Cabinet card photograph depicting an elderly man standing beside a small four-wheeled handcart bearing the word “Holiness.” The cart also carries a panel reading “Truth,” suggesting an evangelical or religious street mission cart used for distributing literature or preaching materials.

The man stands holding the long handle of the cart and wears a dark coat and cap. The photograph was taken in a studio setting but clearly documents the distinctive cart used in religious outreach activity associated with holiness or revivalist movements in the late nineteenth century.

The mount reads “Higgins – Cabinet Portraits – Bath, Maine.” The reverse bears the imprint J. C. Higgins & Son, Photographers, 138 Front Street, Bath, Me. Cabinet card photograph, late nineteenth century.

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