May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 473
RPPC Ventriloquist Standing Full Length Portrait with Two Dummies
Estimate: $100 - $200
Current Bid
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| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
Real photo postcard studio photograph showing a ventriloquist standing upright with two dummy figures, one positioned at each side. The full-length standing composition provides a complete view of both the performer's costume and the construction of the dummy figures.
The dummies display wide-eyed grinning expressions associated with comedy ventriloquist acts popular in music hall and variety theater during the early twentieth century. This card format was typical of publicity material used by traveling performers for distribution to agents and venues.
The reverse reads: Standard POST CARD divided reverse with stamp box.
The dummies display wide-eyed grinning expressions associated with comedy ventriloquist acts popular in music hall and variety theater during the early twentieth century. This card format was typical of publicity material used by traveling performers for distribution to agents and venues.
The reverse reads: Standard POST CARD divided reverse with stamp box.
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