Michael Lehr Antiques
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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 114

Snapshot African American Couple Formal Portrait

Estimate: $50 - $100

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Snapshot 3 1/4" x 5" studio portrait depicting an African American couple seated together in a formal arrangement. The woman sits slightly forward holding a bouquet of flowers while wearing a decorative dress with lace or patterned trim. The man sits beside her in a suit and tie with a composed expression. A framed oval portrait appears on the wall behind them, adding a domestic element to the staged interior setting.


The lighting and careful pose reflect the conventions of formal studio portraiture during the early twentieth century. The photograph emphasizes dignity and presentation, characteristics often seen in portrait postcards produced by local photographic studios.


Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation along the edge.

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