Michael Lehr Antiques
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Winter Photographic History Auction

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
Lot 131

Tintype of a Musical Quartet with Banjo

Estimate: $100 - $200

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A CDV-sized tintype featuring a Victorian-era musical quartet, including a woman playing a banjo. The group is posed in a studio setting with a painted pastoral backdrop, adding charm and elegance to the composition. The musicians include a woman with a banjo, a man with a guitar, another with a trombone, and a woman holding sheet music, reflecting a variety of instruments and a shared passion for music. The attire of the quartet highlights period fashion, with detailed gowns, suits, and stylish hats, offering a glimpse into late 19th-century culture.

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