Early 1900s Antique Arcade Photobooth Portrait...

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number83
Estimate150.00 - 250.00 USD
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionSale 260929
DateSeptember 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Auction housePeriod Americana
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Photographs Lot 21 Count 2x2". This rare collection features 21 original early-20th-century photo booth portraits mounted on album paper, showcasing candid and whimsical vernacular photography from the Edwardian to Early Art Deco eras. Produced on thin photographic paper or direct-positive cardstock using automated carnival or arcadelike studio cameras, these portraits capture playful poses, costumes, top hats, parasols, and period attire that contrast sharply with formal studio portraiture of the time. Produced anonymously around 1910–1920, each photograph measures approximately 2" x 2" (with one larger group image measuring approximately 2.5" x 3.5"). Unsigned and unmarked as typical for arcade portraiture. Condition varies across individual photos; exhibits minor surface crazing, edge creasing, corner wear, toning, oxidation blue-green discoloration, and a few vertical hairline creases, though subjects remain clear and detailed with strong contrast overall; mounted to textured album card stock. See photos for close-up details.

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