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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 350

Photograph, Carnival Game Booth, Flagstaff Arizona

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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Gelatin silver photograph depicting a carnival or fairground game booth, mounted on a larger card, early 20th century. The image measures approximately 5 x 7 inches on an 8 x 10 inch mount. A handwritten caption along the lower margin identifies the scene as “Fosdick Amusement Co. Flagstaff, Ariz. July 18-26,” providing both location and date.

The booth is set within a canvas tent with a scalloped edge, displaying rows of prizes arranged on shelves at the rear. A young male attendant stands behind a long counter, extending his arm toward a small object or target area. Visible details include a “Minnesota” pennant draped across the front display, a Coca-Cola container or sign at left, and a patterned umbrella hanging at right.

The mount shows a secondary border framing the photograph, with wear and losses at the corners. The verso is blank, with no additional markings or inscriptions visible. The overall composition emphasizes the structured layout of the booth and the dense arrangement of prizes behind the attendant.

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