Lot 301

RPPC "Major Mite" performing as Charlie Chaplin in The Circus

Estimate: $50 - $400

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Real photo postcard souvenir portrait of litle person "Major Mite" performing as Charlie Chaplin, identified by printed caption as a scene from “The Circus.” The card is labeled as a souvenir from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood.



"Major Mite" is shown in costume performing as Charlie Chaplin. wearing a top hat and formal suit, posed before dark stage curtains. He holds a cane and faces the camera in a publicity-style portrait. The image is tightly framed on the figure with the curtains forming a vertical backdrop. The printed souvenir caption occupies the right side of the image.



The front bears the printed text: “SOUVENIR FROM GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE HOLLYWOOD” and “CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE CIRCUS”. The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with “ADDRESS ONLY” and divided back format.

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