This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/7/2024
[PERFORMERS]. Group of 21 Cabinet Card and CDV Portraits of Various Stage or Carnival Performers. [V.p., ca. 1860s-1880s]. On photographer’s mounts. Photos generally 3 ½ x 2 ¼”. Mounts generally 4 x 2 ½” (one card is large, with photo 5 ½ x 4” on mount 6 ½ x 4 ¼”). Some toning, rubbing, occasional soiling, a few with short marginal tears. Some with manuscript captions or notes. An excellent group. From the Mark Rucker Collection. Performers include Harvey Eastman in Japanese costume (large card), a group of cross-dressing people (1 card), musicians (3 cards, including one in blackface), female dancers (5 cards), comedians (10 cards), carnival performers (1 card).