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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 463

RPPC Deer Hunting Trophy Portrait

Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$25

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Real photo postcard photograph showing two men and a large deer displayed as a hunting trophy. The deer stands or is positioned upright with large antlers prominently visible while the two men pose beside it. One man sits in the foreground while another stands behind the animal. The scene appears staged to commemorate a successful hunt.


The men wear early twentieth century clothing including hats and jackets. The deer’s antlers dominate the composition, emphasizing the trophy aspect of the photograph. Such images were commonly produced to record notable hunting achievements and were sometimes printed as postcards to share with friends or family.


The front bears the printed text: Handwritten inscription along the side margin. The reverse reads: Standard divided “POST CARD” format. Handwritten inscriptions read: Message beginning “Taken at Denver Col.” with additional handwritten note on the reverse.

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