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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 300

RPPC Smallest Midget Lady and Children

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

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Real photo postcard studio portrait of a very tall man posed with his little person "Rose Marie," her husband Andre Richard, and their two children. The image is captioned at upper left “Smallest Midget Lady And Her Children” with additional names printed below.



The group stands against a plain studio backdrop. The man wears a light suit with tie and brimmed hat and holds his hands together at chest level. The three children wear period dresses and a dark jacket, posed close together to emphasize the height contrast with the adult. Studio lighting creates soft shadows along the backdrop and floor.



The front bears the printed text: “Smallest Midget Lady And Her Children” “Andre Richard” “Rose Marie.”. The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with divided back and stamp box.

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