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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 465

RPPC Couple in Athletic Costume Novelty Portrait

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Real photo postcard studio photograph showing a man and woman standing together in matching athletic or bathing style costumes. The man wears a jacket and cap while the woman stands beside him holding a tennis racket or similar sporting prop. Both figures wear numbered badges pinned to their clothing suggesting a staged sporting or competition themed scene.


The couple stands in front of a building entrance or doorway which serves as a simple backdrop for the photograph. The costumes and props indicate the image was created as a novelty or event related portrait rather than a formal studio likeness.


The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with AZO stamp box and divided layout. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation reading “Colez” with number markings.

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