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March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/march-2026-unreserved-photo-auction-curiosities-performers-vernacular-photography-22648
Our March 2026 auction presents a wide selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to bid across multiple lots. The unreserved format creates opportunities for both new and experienced collectors to acquire unusual and historically interesting material.
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Lot 301

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

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

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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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