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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 429

RPPC Strong Bros Village Barn Performers

Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$25

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Real photo postcard publicity photograph showing the comedy or novelty act “Strong Bros.” The performers are posed with musical instruments in a staged promotional portrait.


Three men in dark suits stand around a drum and small musical setup. One man appears to play a trumpet while another stands beside a drum. The performers wear matching jackets and ties and face the camera in theatrical poses. The photograph is sharply lit with a plain background and visible studio floor line. The instruments and exaggerated poses suggest a vaudeville or nightclub act.


The front bears the printed text: “STRONG BROS. at the Village Barn Greenwich Village, New York City, U.S.A.”. The reverse reads: Printed advertising text for “Village Barn Restaurant, 52 West 52nd Street, New York, U.S.A.”.

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