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March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/march-2026-unreserved-photo-auction-curiosities-performers-vernacular-photography-22648
Our March 2026 auction presents a wide selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to bid across multiple lots. The unreserved format creates opportunities for both new and experienced collectors to acquire unusual and historically interesting material.
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Lot 331

Postcard Chas Hague, Jackie O'Day and Old Harry Ventriloquist

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

Bid Increments

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$200 $25
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Printed postcard depicting ventriloquist Chas Hague in close portrait with two dummy figures identified by the printed caption as Jackie O'Day and Old Harry. The two dummies present a strong visual contrast, one appearing as a younger character and the other as an elderly figure with white hair and aged features, suggesting the act incorporated a comedic generational or family dynamic between the two dummy personalities.



The printed caption reading Chas Hague with Jackie O'Day and Old Harry appears along the lower edge of the image, confirming the professional production of this card for promotional distribution. The use of two distinctly characterized dummy figures with individual names reflects a well-developed act with multiple performing personalities. The card is presented within a blue-ruled border typical of certain British printed postcard formats.



The front bears the printed text: Printed caption reading Chas Hague with Jackie O'Day and Old Harry along lower edge. The reverse reads: Standard POST CARD reverse with address section only.

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