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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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Chippewa Indian Snake Dance RPPC Postcard901 - Chippewa Indian Snake Dance RPPC Postcard
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Photo taken at the Hayward, WI Pow Wow.
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Navajo Indians Making Rugs RPPC Postcard902 - Navajo Indians Making Rugs RPPC Postcard
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Ganado Arizona. 1930's. Photo taken by Frashers Fotos, Pomona, California.
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Navajo Indians Making Rugs RPPC Postcard903 - Navajo Indians Making Rugs RPPC Postcard
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Ganado Arizona 1930's. Photo taken by Frashers Fotos, Pomona, California.
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Art and George McFarland Orchestra RPPC Postcard904 - Art and George McFarland Orchestra RPPC Postcard
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5 1/2" by 3 1/2". Known as The Victors.
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Leslie Jiver Hutchinson Jazz Trumpeter Photo905 - Leslie Jiver Hutchinson Jazz Trumpeter Photo
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3 1/2" by 5 1/2". Handwriting on the back reads Autographed on front Leslie ‘Jiver’ Hutchinson. Recorded in London with Ken
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Erskine Hawkins Orchestra Jazz RPPC Postcard906 - Erskine Hawkins Orchestra Jazz RPPC Postcard
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Photographed at the Ubangi Club in Harlem, New York City. 1930's-1940's. Erskine Hawkins was a renowned jazz trumpeter and bandleader, famou...
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Jazz Band RPPC Photo Postcard907 - Jazz Band RPPC Photo Postcard
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Nice example.
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Will Henry Barrett Jazz RPPC Postcard908 - Will Henry Barrett Jazz RPPC Postcard
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The photo was taken by Campbell's Photo Art in Dayton, Ohio. Will Henry Bennett And His Prairie View Collegians originated from Prairie View A&a...
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George E Engesses Ragtime Pianist RPPC Postcard909 - George E Engesses Ragtime Pianist RPPC Postcard
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Ragtime era, early 20th century.
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Black Woman Jazz Pianist RPPC Postcard910 - Black Woman Jazz Pianist RPPC Postcard
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Musician is unknown. Early 20th century.
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Tony Catalano and his Jazz Band Postcard911 - Tony Catalano and his Jazz Band Postcard
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The band consisted of members including Tony Catalano (Cornet), Donald Forney (Trombone), Earl Wiley (Drums), Glenn Anderson (Clarinet/Saxophone), and
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Pepper Martins Mudcats Free Concert RPPC Postcard912 - Pepper Martins Mudcats Free Concert RPPC Postcard
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Pepper Martin and his Mudcat Band (or Marvelous Musical Mississippi Mudcats) were a popular musical group formed by the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder
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Joe Daniels Jazz Drummer Signed RPPC Postcard913 - Joe Daniels Jazz Drummer Signed RPPC Postcard
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Joe Daniels (1908–2003), born in Zeerust South Africa, was a British drummer and performer whose career began in the early 1920s. Around 1930
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Don Nash and the Blue Devils Postcard914 - Don Nash and the Blue Devils Postcard
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5 1/2" by 3 1/2". The Harvey Orchestra, Chicago Illinois.
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Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson RPPC Postcards915 - Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson RPPC Postcards
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Largest is 3 1/2" by 5 1/2". One is signed by Pearl Bailey.
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Josephine Baker RPPC Postcard916 - Josephine Baker RPPC Postcard
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Photograph taken by Henri Manuel in Paris. Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was a groundbreaking American-born French dancer, singer, and actress
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Sidney Bechet Jazz RPPC Postcards917 - Sidney Bechet Jazz RPPC Postcards
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Sidney Bechet (1897–1959) was a renowned American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He played a crucial role in the development of
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Black Jazz Musician RPPC Postcard918 - Black Jazz Musician RPPC Postcard
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Unidentified black jazz musician posed with his instruments. Early 20th Century.
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Easter Greetings Easter Bunny Costume Photo919 - Easter Greetings Easter Bunny Costume Photo
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3 1/2" by 4 1/2".
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WW2 WWII Black Sailor US Navy RPPC Postcard920 - WW2 WWII Black Sailor US Navy RPPC Postcard
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Scarce image, taken at the armory.
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet RPPC Postcard921 - The Dave Brubeck Quartet RPPC Postcard
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Dave Brubeck 1920–2012, was one of the most influential American jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century. Known for his distinctive p
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Lord Kitchener Black Musician RPPC Postcard922 - Lord Kitchener Black Musician RPPC Postcard
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Lord Kitchener was a Trinidadian calypsonian musician known for bringing the genre to international audiences, particularly in the UK.
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Lucky Millinder Jazz Musician RPPC Postcard923 - Lucky Millinder Jazz Musician RPPC Postcard
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Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (1910–1966) was a highly influential American bandleader who played a pivotal role in the transitio...
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The Dell Tones Jazz RPPC Postcard924 - The Dell Tones Jazz RPPC Postcard
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The group was formed by Della Simpson in Jamaica, New York, after she and a coworker decided to start a musical act.
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Walter Barnes and Royal Creolians RPPC Postcard925 - Walter Barnes and Royal Creolians RPPC Postcard
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Walter Barnes was the director of this influential Chicago-based band. Tragically, Barnes and most of his orchestra members were killed in a catastrop
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Will Henry Bennett Jazz Signed RPPC Postcard926 - Will Henry Bennett Jazz Signed RPPC Postcard
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Will Henry Bennett and his Prairie View Collegians with vocalist Betty Merrell. Autographed by Will Henry Bennett.
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Teddye Peters Harlems Sophie Tucker RPPC Postcard927 - Teddye Peters Harlems Sophie Tucker RPPC Postcard
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The photographs were taken by Claire of Hollywood Photographers, a studio active during the mid-20th century. Teddye Peters was an African American en
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Cab and Blanche Calloway RPPC Postcards928 - Cab and Blanche Calloway RPPC Postcards
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Blanche and Cab Calloway were pioneers in the Harlem Renaissance and swing era, contributing to American jazz music history. Blanche Calloway was a pi
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George Cruikshank Exhibition Catalog929 - George Cruikshank Exhibition Catalog
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The book features 45 scenes illustrating the imaginary causes and pains of a toothache. The text was written by 19th-century journalist Horace Mayhew
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1920s Pop Up Die Cut Cardboard Nativity Scene930 - 1920s Pop Up Die Cut Cardboard Nativity Scene
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26 7/8" by 7 1/2". Missing the goat, old shepherd, two shepherds, and a single sheep.
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The Story of the Iron Horse Stereoview Set931 - The Story of the Iron Horse Stereoview Set
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By Keystone View Company in Meadville, Pennsylvania. 25 cards total. The Iron Horse is a 19th-century nickname for the steam locomotive, symbolizing t
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Collection of Logging Stereoviews932 - Collection of Logging Stereoviews
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26 total. Publishers include Keystone and Underwood and Underwood. Scenes depict laborers working in lumber and on trains.
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Centennial International Exhibition Stereoviews933 - Centennial International Exhibition Stereoviews
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1876. The cards feature photographs of the industrial machinery, exhibition halls, and architectural structures from the first official world's ...
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St Augustine Florida Architecture Stereoviews934 - St Augustine Florida Architecture Stereoviews
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Bloomfield's Historical Guide. Titled Florida, the Land of Flowers and Tropical Scenery. The cards show the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine ...
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WW1 WWI Military and Warfare Stereoviews935 - WW1 WWI Military and Warfare Stereoviews
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Made by the Keystone View Company. 32 total. The cards feature black-and-white photographs documenting various scenes from WW1, including military par
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Collection of Acrobatic Bear Trainer Stereoviews936 - Collection of Acrobatic Bear Trainer Stereoviews
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Made by The Keystone View Company.
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Collection of Gypsy Stereoviews937 - Collection of Gypsy Stereoviews
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Made by the Keystone View Company. Features scenes of Gyspy life and famous locations in Spain.
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Papua New Guinea Tribe Stereoviews938 - Papua New Guinea Tribe Stereoviews
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Made by Keystone View Company.
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National Parks Stereoviews939 - National Parks Stereoviews
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Made by Keystone View Company.
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Collection of California Stereoviews940 - Collection of California Stereoviews
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Nice grouping
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Collection of Crystal Palace Stereoviews941 - Collection of Crystal Palace Stereoviews
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Nice grouping.
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Collection of Lincoln Monument Stereoviews942 - Collection of Lincoln Monument Stereoviews
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Nice grouping
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Collection of Astronomy Astronomical Stereoviews943 - Collection of Astronomy Astronomical Stereoviews
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Nice grouping.
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Collection of Traveling Circus Stereoviews944 - Collection of Traveling Circus Stereoviews
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Nice grouping.
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Collection of Architectural Stereoviews945 - Collection of Architectural Stereoviews
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Several better scenes, mostly midwest or east coast.
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Graf Zeppelin Airship D-LZ127 Photo946 - Graf Zeppelin Airship D-LZ127 Photo
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Taken by Keystone. 24 3/8" by 9 7/8".
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W.D. Calverley Jr Pioneer Steamship Steamer Photo947 - W.D. Calverley Jr Pioneer Steamship Steamer Photo
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14" by 12".
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Collection of Advertising Fans and Permiums948 - Collection of Advertising Fans and Permiums
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The Hub Summer Clothing Chicago, Maxine Markets, Pearls Baking Powder, A. Lincoln Merchant Tailor Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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W.C. Handy Black Jazz Composer Poster949 - W.C. Handy Black Jazz Composer Poster
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Also comes with first day cover. 8" by 11".
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Collection of Jazz Club Band Dance Notice Tickets950 - Collection of Jazz Club Band Dance Notice Tickets
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Nice grouping.
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