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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

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  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 103

Stereoview Portrait Minnie Tate Jubilee Singers

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
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Albumen stereoview portrait of Minnie Tate, identified in the printed mount as a member of the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. The image shows Tate in a close studio pose with her head resting against one hand, wearing formal late 19th century dress with ribbon at the collar and long curled hair. The mount is printed “122. Minnie Tate (with Jubilee Singers.)” and “Stereoscopic Portraits and Groups.” The photograph likely dates to the 1870s based on dress and mount style. Individual portraits such as this were issued in stereoview format as part of series documenting members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a touring vocal group organized to support Fisk University. These views were distributed as commemorative and promotional images associated with the group’s performances. Red stereoview mount with publisher’s imprint reading “L. E. Walker, Publisher, Warsaw, N.Y.” The verso is blank except for later pencil notation. Accompanied by several later typed reference sheets titled “Minnie Tate and the Jubilee Singers.”

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