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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 372

Real Photo Postcard Two Figures on Crescent Moon Riverview Exposition Chicago

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Real photo postcard studio photograph depicting two figures posed together on a large crescent moon prop against a painted cloud and star backdrop at the Riverview Exposition moon portrait studio in Chicago. The composition is consistent with the Foster and Coulter Official Photographers series of Riverview moon souvenir portraits represented throughout this collection.


The reverse is identified as a souvenir from Riverview Exposition, Chicago, published by Foster and Coulter, Official Photographers. This card further extends the Riverview series and together the group of Riverview moon portraits in this collection provides a comprehensive survey of the souvenir photography produced at one of America's most celebrated early twentieth century amusement park studios.


The reverse reads: POST CARD Souvenir from Riverview Exposition, Chicago, published by Foster and Coulter Official Photographers.

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