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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 422

RPPC Seated Portrait of Heavyset Woman

Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$25

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Real photo postcard studio portrait of a heavyset woman seated on a bench or studio prop, posed against the same decorative painted backdrop as the standing portrait.


The subject sits with one arm resting along the back of the seat and one hand on the lap. She wears a light dress with lace trim and dark ankle-strap shoes. The seated pose emphasizes the studio setting, with the painted background and floor line visible. The figure’s facial features are clearly lit, and the photograph is composed to show the full seated form and the outline of the furniture.


The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with AZO stamp box and “NAME AND ADDRESS HERE.”.

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