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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 417

RPPC Child Portrait in Chair Studio Photograph

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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Real photo postcard studio portrait showing a young child seated on a wooden chair placed backward so that the child rests their arms over the chair back. The child wears a dark dress with a wide decorative collar and looks directly toward the camera with a composed expression. A curtain backdrop forms the background typical of early twentieth century portrait studios.


The pose is carefully arranged and reflects the conventions of formal child portrait photography of the period. The lighting highlights the child’s face while the simple studio setting keeps attention on the sitter.


The front bears the printed text: Photographer imprint visible along the lower edge. The reverse reads: “POST CARD” format with divided message and address sections. Handwritten inscriptions read: Light pencil notation including the year 1915.

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