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The Maureen P. Sherlock Photography Collection.

Highlights Include:
Signed Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, Historic India Travel Photo Album, Wilson Bentley Snowflake Photomicrograph, Charles Sumner Signed, Columbian Exposition Nude Tribal Girls with Rifles, Walking Billboard Banner Ladies, Byron Gurnsey The Crane Stereoview, Chess Playing Automaton, Jascha Heifetz Signed, Rose & Hopkins Ute Indians, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Signed, American Folk Art Whimsey Bottle Maker, Prince Ramahatra, Count Basie, Charles Darwin, Perry Bradford's Orchestra, Statue of Liberty Torch Stereoviews, LDS Three Witnesses, Andrew Carnegie, Child Birth Defects, Deaf and Blind, Cults, Salvation Army, Cowboys, The West, Indians, Town Criers, Chimney Sweeps, Presidents, Chicago History, Steamships, Organ Grinders, Pets, Post Mortem, Bicycle Racing, Motorcycles, Prosthetic Limbs, African American History, Jazz, Musicians, Occupational, Crossdressing, Gay Interest, Violinists, Merchants, Gypsies, Beggars, and much more

Day 2:
Highlights Include:

Rosetta Tharpe Black Gospel Singer Signed Postcards, Jascha Heifetz Soviet Violinist, Naval Brigade USS Omaha Portraits, Daniel Rose Folk Art Whimsey Carver, Scottish Whaling, Jennie Durkee Velocipede for Ladies, Carl Moon Venturo of Taos, Illinios Patriotic Lady Liberty, Frontiersman with Sharps Rifle, Joseph Hollman Cellist, Bunnell Nez Perce Indians, Elephantine Colossus of Atlantic City, Richard C Craven Pop Art, Carmen Miranda, Civil War Musicians, Steamships, Native American Indians, Black Jazz History, Circus, Musicians, Bands, Stereoviews, Tintypes, Cabinet Photos, Folk Art, Occupational, Chinese Executions, WW2 Concentration Camps, Japanese Deceased Soldiers, and much more
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Egbert Benjamin Franklin Institute Postcard501 - Egbert Benjamin Franklin Institute Postcard
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Photo by Gladys Muller. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo depicts Egbert, the mechanical greeter robot at the Franklin Institute.
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Collection of Photo Tobacco Cards501 - Collection of Photo Tobacco Cards
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Harold Lloyd, Jules Verne and Professor Huxley.
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Man with Wood Rim Racing Bicycle CDV Photo502 - Man with Wood Rim Racing Bicycle CDV Photo
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Carl Ehrner Photogrpher, Elfdalen Sweden
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Melvin Vaniman and Trent the Cat Postcard502 - Melvin Vaniman and Trent the Cat Postcard
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Depicts Melvin Vaniman holding Trent, or Kiddo, the mascot in 1910. Vaniman was the designer and engineer of the airship America and Trent the cat was
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JF Sherry BPOE Elks Elk Tooth Coat 1933 Photo503 - JF Sherry BPOE Elks Elk Tooth Coat 1933 Photo
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JF Sherry was a prominent member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE). He wore the coat at the 1933 Elks National Convention in Milwa
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Boy on Tricycle CDV Photo503 - Boy on Tricycle CDV Photo
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Nice image
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Jennie Durkee Velocipede for Ladies CDV Photo504 - Jennie Durkee Velocipede for Ladies CDV Photo
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Miss Jennie Durkee, Chicago Illinois, Age 11 Years. Velocipede for Ladies by Pickering and Davis Manufacturers, New York.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Lincoln Beachey Airship Blimp RPPC Postcard504 - Lincoln Beachey Airship Blimp RPPC Postcard
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Depicts Lincoln Beachey and his airship. Postcard is addressed to a Mrs. Henry W. Greenfield in Rochester, New Hampshire. Stamped on September 4th, 19
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Michigan State Fair Airship Races RPPC Postcard505 - Michigan State Fair Airship Races RPPC Postcard
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The fair featured five days of events including 14 airship flights, airship races, horse races, and auto races. Noted aviators A. Roy Knabenshue and L
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo505 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo
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Kirk Photographer, Hoe Street Walthamstow London.
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo506 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo
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A. Hendrey Photographer.
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Charles Lindbergh Aviator RPPC Postcards506 - Charles Lindbergh Aviator RPPC Postcards
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Depicts Charles Lindbergh and his aircraft the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927. Photos are by Underwood and Underwood.
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Bi Plane Airplane Fairgrounds RPPC Postcard507 - Bi Plane Airplane Fairgrounds RPPC Postcard
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Unknown location. Nice example. Depicts an airplane flying over a fairground.
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo507 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo
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C. Watkin Photographer, Ballymena.
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo508 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo
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Rider is identified as Willie Dewar, 16 Years old.
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Lincoln Beachey Aviator RPPC Postcard508 - Lincoln Beachey Aviator RPPC Postcard
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Photograph was published by J. Inbody. Lincoln Beachey was born in San Francisco on March 3rd, 1887. He was a member of the Curtiss Exhibition Team an
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Charles K Hamilton Curtiss Plane RPPC Postcard509 - Charles K Hamilton Curtiss Plane RPPC Postcard
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Charles Keeney Hamilton (1885–1914) was a pioneer pilot nicknamed the "crazy man of the air." He was famous for dangerous exhibition...
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo509 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle CDV Photo
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Bulter Photographer, Chatham Ontario.
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Occupational Musician Band RPPC Postcards510 - Occupational Musician Band RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping
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USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard510 - USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard
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The airship broke apart during a violent thunderstorm over Noble County, Ohio on September 3rd, 1925.
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USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard511 - USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard
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The airship broke apart during a violent thunderstorm over Noble County, Ohio on September 3rd, 1925.
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Harley Davidson Motorcycle RPPC Postcard511 - Harley Davidson Motorcycle RPPC Postcard
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Nice early image
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Women on Thor Motorcycle RPPC Postcard512 - Women on Thor Motorcycle RPPC Postcard
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Thor was an American manufacturer of motorcycles and motorcycle parts especially engines, founded in 1901 in Aurora, Illinois. From 1901 to about 1907
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USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard512 - USS Shenandoah Wreckage RPPC Postcard
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The airship broke apart during a violent thunderstorm over Noble County, Ohio on September 3rd, 1925.
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Graf Zeppelin Airship RPPC Postcards513 - Graf Zeppelin Airship RPPC Postcards
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The portrait in the corner is Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of the airship. Postcard on the bottom is stamped from Germany.
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Excelsior Motorcycle RPPC Postcard513 - Excelsior Motorcycle RPPC Postcard
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Nice example.
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High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle RPPC Postcard514 - High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle RPPC Postcard
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Identified on back as shown.
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Hans Girschick Studio California RPPC Postcard514 - Hans Girschick Studio California RPPC Postcard
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Studio was located in San Francisco, California Post card is addressed to a Mr. Ivan Zengler in Milwaukee, WI and sent and signed by Hans Girschick.
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Geuydan Louisiana Photographer RPPC Postcard515 - Geuydan Louisiana Photographer RPPC Postcard
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1912, Gueydan, Louisiana. Signed by Harry G. Greenfield.
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Children on Tricycle Cabinet Photo515 - Children on Tricycle Cabinet Photo
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3 1/4" by 4"
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Swedish Bicycle Racer CDV Photos516 - Swedish Bicycle Racer CDV Photos
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One is signed as shown. C. Leverin Photographer, Helsingborg.
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1916 Mirror Self Portrait RPPC Postcard516 - 1916 Mirror Self Portrait RPPC Postcard
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Nice example.
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Baldwin Airship Danbury CT Fair RPPC Postcards517 - Baldwin Airship Danbury CT Fair RPPC Postcards
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Depicts the Baldwin Airship, often known as U.S. Signal Corps #1, which was the first powered aircraft ordered by the U.S. Army's Aeronautical D...
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WW2 US Armed Forces Risque Cards517 - WW2 US Armed Forces Risque Cards
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Dated 1944
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Nielen Cincinnati Ohio Century Cane RPPC Postcard518 - Nielen Cincinnati Ohio Century Cane RPPC Postcard
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Los Angeles California.
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1909 Housing the Strobel Airship RPPC Postcard518 - 1909 Housing the Strobel Airship RPPC Postcard
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Depicts the scene of housing the airships. The Strobel could fly one pilot and flew during the Taft Day celebrations in Savannah, Georgia on November
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1909 Strobel Airship Stanley Vaughn RPPC Postcard519 - 1909 Strobel Airship Stanley Vaughn RPPC Postcard
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Depicts Stanley Vaughn driving the Strobel airship in Savannah, Georgia during the Taft Day celebration on November 5th, 1909. The back says You may n
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Wegner Summer House Wisconsin RPPC Postcards519 - Wegner Summer House Wisconsin RPPC Postcards
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Sparta Wisconsin.
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Peace Monument Wegner Wisconsin RPPC Postcard520 - Peace Monument Wegner Wisconsin RPPC Postcard
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Sparta Wisconsin.
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1912 Vaniman Trans Atlantic Expedition Postcard520 - 1912 Vaniman Trans Atlantic Expedition Postcard
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The Inlet Atlantic City, NJ. Nice original example.
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Chicago Rustic Monument Cemetery Cabinet Photo521 - Chicago Rustic Monument Cemetery Cabinet Photo
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Tree trunk monument design. 1880's-1890's. 4" by 8".
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P.L. Wegner Summer Home Wisconsin RPPC Postcard521 - P.L. Wegner Summer Home Wisconsin RPPC Postcard
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Sparta Wisconsin
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P.L. Wegner Summer Home Wisconsin RPPC Postcard522 - P.L. Wegner Summer Home Wisconsin RPPC Postcard
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Sparta Wisconsin
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Post Mortem Family Cabinet Card Photo522 - Post Mortem Family Cabinet Card Photo
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6" by 8". Nice original example. Depicts a husband and wife mourning their child posed with his portrait.
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Victorian Post Mortem Baby Cabinet Card Photo523 - Victorian Post Mortem Baby Cabinet Card Photo
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Depicts a deceased baby, photographed for mourning. 6" by 8".
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Pine Ridge Indian Reservation RPPC Postcard523 - Pine Ridge Indian Reservation RPPC Postcard
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Canedy's Camera Shop.
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Follow the Road Mandan North Dakota RPPC Postcard524 - Follow the Road Mandan North Dakota RPPC Postcard
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Lutz Photographer, Mandan North Dakota.
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Victorian Post Mortem Baby Cabinet Card Photo524 - Victorian Post Mortem Baby Cabinet Card Photo
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7 1/2" by 9". Back says Brown Baby died 1909.
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Post Mortem Posed Corpses Cabinet Photo525 - Post Mortem Posed Corpses Cabinet Photo
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7" by 9". Very unusual, the mortician is standing by the case, the women in the background are both deceased.
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Pale Face No Good Arapaho Indian RPPC Postcard525 - Pale Face No Good Arapaho Indian RPPC Postcard
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Photo by J.D. Dedrick.
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