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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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Group of Funeral and Memorial RPPC Postcards101 - Group of Funeral and Memorial RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping.
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Group of Post Mortem Baby RPPC Postcards102 - Group of Post Mortem Baby RPPC Postcards
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Interesting grouping.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Group of Mummified Body RPPC Postcards103 - Group of Mummified Body RPPC Postcards
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Three of the Five Images are of Mummies of the El Carmen Convent in Mexico.
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Quaker Friends Meeting House RPPC Postcards104 - Quaker Friends Meeting House RPPC Postcards
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Nice group of postcards. A Friends Meeting House is the traditional place of worship for the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), reflecting their
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Dickson Mounds Burial Site RPPC Postcards105 - Dickson Mounds Burial Site RPPC Postcards
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Very interesting grouping. Dickson Mounds is one of the largest burial mound complexes in the Midwest and provides important insight into prehistoric
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Occupational Photographer RPPC Postcards106 - Occupational Photographer RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. One features the wall of WWI US Army Squadron Photographer, totally covered in photos. Another is a sample photo advertisement for Dark
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Victorian Advertising Trade Cards107 - Victorian Advertising Trade Cards
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Nice group. Featuring ads for Shoemakers, photographers and grocers.
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USS Los Angeles Dirigible Airship RPPC Postcards108 - USS Los Angeles Dirigible Airship RPPC Postcards
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Nice group of images of the USS Los Angeles ZR-3 Dirigible.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Post Mortem Funeral Notices109 - Post Mortem Funeral Notices
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Two notices are from men in the Essig Family in Plattsburg, Missouri. The other is in German and features an image of Jesus and a prayer.
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Group of Hollywood Studio Publicity Portraits110 - Group of Hollywood Studio Publicity Portraits
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5" by 7". Includes shots of Janice Rule, Irene Harvey, Constance Moore, Frances Langford, Percy Kilbride, and more. Many are signed.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Collection of Fireworks in Action Photos111 - Collection of Fireworks in Action Photos
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4" by 5". Processed by Tom Wahl.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Illinois Police Magistrate Campaign Photos112 - Illinois Police Magistrate Campaign Photos
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4 3/4" by 7". Frank Pavek is shown, appearing to announce his candidacy for Police Magistrate. He later wins this race and becomes the pol...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Japanese Geisha Maiko Photos113 - Japanese Geisha Maiko Photos
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Largest photo measures 4 3/8" by 6 1/4".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Mount Rushmore Construction RPPC Postcards114 - Mount Rushmore Construction RPPC Postcards
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Nice set of 11 monument postcards. Includes some images of studio models by the Rise Studio.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Hollywood Studio Publicity Portraits Photos115 - Hollywood Studio Publicity Portraits Photos
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5" by 7". Nice group. Includes photos of Alice Kelly, Jack Carson, Tom Mix and more.
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Men Drinking and Smoking RPPC Postcards116 - Men Drinking and Smoking RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. 10 total images.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Suchomlin Religious Sand Sculpture RPPC Postcards117 - Suchomlin Religious Sand Sculpture RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. 10 total postcards. J. Suchomlin was a notable sculptor that worked on many of these pieces.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Women Wearing Lace Cabinet Photos118 - Women Wearing Lace Cabinet Photos
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7 pictures total. One is an occupational of a woman spinning wool.
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Goodyear Blimp Advertising RPPC Postcards119 - Goodyear Blimp Advertising RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. Most images are advertisements for Good Year. 10 images total.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Early Aviation Blimp Balloon RPPC Postcards120 - Early Aviation Blimp Balloon RPPC Postcards
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8 postcards total. Nice images of blimps and gas balloons.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Group of Early Aviation Airship RPPC Postcards121 - Group of Early Aviation Airship RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. 10 pieces total. 2 photos show the Shenandoah Wreck. Stanley Vaughn and his Strobel Air Ship are also featured.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Group of Early Aviation Airship Balloon Postcards122 - Group of Early Aviation Airship Balloon Postcards
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Nice grouping. 12 pieces total.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Suchomlin Religious Sand Sculpture RPPC Postcards123 - Suchomlin Religious Sand Sculpture RPPC Postcards
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10 total pieces, many depict religious scenes. J. Suchomlin was a notable sculptor that worked on many of these pieces.
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Early Aviation Balloons Dirigibles Postcards124 - Early Aviation Balloons Dirigibles Postcards
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10 pieces total. Features images of Dirigibles, Gas Balloons, and the Graf Zeppelin.
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Early Aviation Air Ship Balloon Postcards125 - Early Aviation Air Ship Balloon Postcards
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10 pieces total. Features images of Air Ships and Gas Balloons.
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Collection of Watercraft RPPC Postcards126 - Collection of Watercraft RPPC Postcards
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15 total pieces. Various images of watercrafts from Canoes and Kayaks, to Sailboats and Bulk Freighters.
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Passenger Carriage Buggies RPPC Postcards127 - Passenger Carriage Buggies RPPC Postcards
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16 total pieces. Mix of Buggies, Farm Wagons and Horse and Oxen drawn transport vehicles.
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Collection of Women in Lace Cabinet Photos128 - Collection of Women in Lace Cabinet Photos
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Nice grouping. 6 photos total.
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Collection of Women in Lace Cabinet Photos129 - Collection of Women in Lace Cabinet Photos
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Nice grouping. 7 photos total.
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Group of Early Aviation Dirigible Airship Photos130 - Group of Early Aviation Dirigible Airship Photos
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Nice grouping. Largest is 4" by 5"
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Women in Lace CDV Photos131 - Women in Lace CDV Photos
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10 Pieces total.
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Lace and Spinning Wheels Cabinet Photos132 - Lace and Spinning Wheels Cabinet Photos
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6 Pieces total.
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Quilts and Quilters RPPC Postcards133 - Quilts and Quilters RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping. Features some beautiful quilts and dedicated quilters.
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Group of Cyanotype Photos of Historical Paintings134 - Group of Cyanotype Photos of Historical Paintings
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Nice images of Early Modern European Noble Portraits. 6 pieces total, identified on the reverse sides.
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Group of Cyanotype Photos of Historical Paintings135 - Group of Cyanotype Photos of Historical Paintings
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Nice images of Early American Pilgrim Colonial and exploration scenes. 7 pieces total, some identified on the reverse sides. Largest is 3" 4 1/...
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Group of Cyanotype Photos Landscapes and Landmarks136 - Group of Cyanotype Photos Landscapes and Landmarks
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Nice group of 8 photos. The one of the tree (top right) is 3 1/2" by 4 1/4".
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Collection of Women in Lace CDV Photos137 - Collection of Women in Lace CDV Photos
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9 pieces total. 2 of the photos show young women in Traditional Dutch Regalia.
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Antique Tintype Photos of Children138 - Antique Tintype Photos of Children
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Nice grouping. 9 pieces total.
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Large Collection of Antique Tintype Photos139 - Large Collection of Antique Tintype Photos
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18 photos total. Many interesting portraits.
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Large Collection of Antique Tintype Photos140 - Large Collection of Antique Tintype Photos
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17 Photos total, many of which are portraits of women and children.
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Group of Occupational Wool Spinner CDV Photos141 - Group of Occupational Wool Spinner CDV Photos
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6 Photos total, in which subjects are seen wearing traditional European Folk and Peasant Clothing.
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Dr Locke Toe Twister Ontario RPPC Postcards142 - Dr Locke Toe Twister Ontario RPPC Postcards
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Nice group of 6 postcards. Dr. Locke ("Toe Twister") was a Canadian folk healer/osteopathic-style manipulator from Ontario, active in the ...
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Group of Musical Caricature Trade Cards143 - Group of Musical Caricature Trade Cards
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2 3/4" by 4 1/4". 9 Cards total. Nice example of Victorian Era Advertising for instruments.
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Group of Musical Caricature Trade Cards144 - Group of Musical Caricature Trade Cards
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11 Cards total. Nice example of Victorian Era Advertising for instruments.
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Statue of Liberty Construction RPPC Postcards145 - Statue of Liberty Construction RPPC Postcards
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11 Pieces total.
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Religious Photos Postcards and Stereoviews146 - Religious Photos Postcards and Stereoviews
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Mix of RPPC Postcards and Stereoviews, 11 pieces total. Most images feature a Church, Cathedral or Chapel.
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Collection of Hockey Photos147 - Collection of Hockey Photos
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The largest photo is 3 1/4" by 5". 5 images total. The "Spears" were likely a small local league club.
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House of David Eden Springs Park RPPC Postcards148 - House of David Eden Springs Park RPPC Postcards
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Series of 13 postcards aimed at drawing tourists in to visit the House of David commune in Eden Springs Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan. The House of Da
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Group of Famous Monument Stereoviews149 - Group of Famous Monument Stereoviews
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Nice grouping. 7 pieces total. Includes images of the Statue of Liberty, the US Capital Building, and the Tomb of the Seventy-Two Heroes in Guangzhou,
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Mourning Funeral Flower Arrangement Photos150 - Mourning Funeral Flower Arrangement Photos
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Largest is 6 1/2" by 4 1/4". One photo shows a memorial for Albertena Nelson, born September 3, 1863, and died February 1, 1901.
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