Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 214
Group of Fifteen Vernacular Photographs of African American Soldiers. Circa 1940s.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$120
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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Group of Fifteen Vernacular Photographs of African American Soldiers. Circa 1940s. Collection of fifteen photographs depicting African American soldiers, primarily dating to the World War II era. The group includes studio portraits and informal images, with sitters shown in uniform, some wearing caps and insignia, and others pictured in candid settings. Several photographs are mounted in decorative patriotic folders, including examples with printed “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” and U.S. eagle motifs, while others are unmounted snapshots. A few images include inscriptions or identifications. Sizes range up to approximately 4 x 5 1/2".
Condition
Condition varies, with creasing, edge wear, surface marks, and some losses consistent with age.
Available payment options
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