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June 2026 Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-06-24 11:00:00 2026-06-24 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : June 2026 Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/june-2026-vernacular-photo-history-auction-23574
Our June 2026 auction presents a focused and exceptional selection of historical photographs spanning the 1840s through the early twentieth century, with unusual depth in named subjects, rare formats, and documented provenance anchored by strong vernacular material that rewards close looking.
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Lot 511

Real Photo Postcard, Schneider's Lilliputters Stad Cast Portrait

Estimate: $25 - $50
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A real photo postcard preserving a large ensemble cast portrait from Schneider's Lilliputters Stad, a traveling European little people performance troupe that operated as a fairground attraction. The group is posed in multiple rows before what appears to be the troupe's decorated wagon or stage entrance, with painted heraldic panels visible on either side of the doorway.

Costumes across the group are varied and theatrically rich, including military-style braided jackets, striped panniers with ruffled bonnets, a white chef's uniform, cowboy vests and wide-brimmed hats, formal black tailcoats with white ties, and at least one figure in a top hat holding a cane. Several performers wear heavily ornamented baroque-style gowns with lace collars and powdered wigs. Expressions range from broadly smiling to composed and professional.

Schneider's Lilliputters Stad was a well-documented Dutch-based little people attraction that toured European fairs and exhibitions through the mid-twentieth century, presenting theatrical and variety performances. The troupe issued souvenir postcards of this type as keepsakes for visitors.

The recto reads in script: "Als Aandenken aan Schneider's Lilliputters stad." The reverse bears a pink circular ink stamp reading "Schneider's Lilliputters Stad" with "Datum Zoetstempel" at center, and a handwritten notation "L06HZ 11/08/03."

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