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Lot 415

RPPC Jack Stainer The Quaker Ventriloquist with Seated Dummy

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$10

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Real photo postcard studio photograph of performer identified as Jack Stainer with the billing The Quaker, shown in a dynamic pose with a ventriloquist dummy seated or perched at his side. The composition is lively and informal compared to conventional static studio portraits, with the performer leaning toward the dummy in a manner suggesting active performance interaction. The caption Jack Stainer, The Quaker appears printed along the left edge of the image. The POST CARD reverse bears the standard divided format with island postage notation, suggesting British domestic distribution. This card's animated quality and distinctive performer billing make it a characterful example of British variety ventriloquist promotional photography. The front bears the printed text: Printed caption reading Jack Stainer, The Quaker along image edge. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation visible.

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