This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/3/2018
Thayer, Floyd. Framed Display of Early Photographs of the Thayers. Circa 1900s. Eleven photographs of Floyd and Jennie Thayer, their name emblazoned in elaborate gold and white hand-painted text at center. Several images depict Thayer performing early versions of the tricks he would later manufacture, including a candlestick illusion incorporating an American flag, a vanishing die, card rise and multiplying billiards – plus one photo showing Jennie with a shaggy dog. Several images hand-tinted, the colors slightly faded. Bottom right image restored with photocopy fragments. Framed display measures 37 x 28”. Matted area of images approx. 5 ½ x 4 ½”, central image 9 ½ x 7 ½”.