Lot 305

RPPC Midget Jazz Band Orchestra Portrait

Estimate: $50 - $400

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Real photo postcard portrait of a large jazz or dance orchestra composed of midgets or littel people posed on the steps of a decorative building entrance. The midget musicians are arranged with instruments for a formal publicity photograph.



Several players stand on steps behind a seated drummer holding drumsticks. Visible instruments include a large bass drum, brass horns, and a tuba positioned at the center of the upper row. Decorative urns and architectural details frame the staircase on both sides. The group wears dark suits and bow ties typical of band publicity portraits from the early twentieth century.



The front bears the printed text: No printed caption visible. The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with divided correspondence and address sections.

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