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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 446

RPPC Comic Romantic Stage Scene Couple

Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$25

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Real photo postcard photograph depicting a staged theatrical scene of a man kneeling beside a seated woman on a sofa. The man appears to be pleading or proposing while holding the woman’s hand, while she sits turned slightly away in a dramatic pose. Both figures wear theatrical clothing typical of stage comedy or melodrama performances.


The scene is arranged with a patterned backdrop and studio props including a side table and decorative objects. The composition suggests a posed publicity photograph from a stage production or theatrical studio scene rather than a candid moment.


The reverse reads: Advertising text reading “Ghost Town Picture Gallery at Knott’s Berry Place” with price list for reprints and enlargements. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation visible.

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