[NATIVE AMERICANS]. ALBERTSTONE, R. and MOOSBAUER, L., photographers. A group of 2 boudoir photographs of Tlingit figures in traditional regalia. Sitka, Alaska: Reuben Albertstone & Co., ca 1890s.
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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. ALBERTSTONE, R. and MOOSBAUER, L., photographers. A group of 2 boudoir photographs of Tlingit figures in traditional regalia. Sitka, Alaska: Reuben Albertstone & Co., ca 1890s.
2 boudoir photographs, 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. on cardstock mounts (toning, some fading, and light scattered spotting to prints; edge and corner wear to mounts). Each with verso imprint of "R. Albertstone / L. Moosbauer / Sitka View & Portrait Co. / Reuben Albertstone & Co. Proprietors. / Sitka, Alaska."
The first portrait includes penciled script on mount recto, "Dancing Costumes Sitka," and verso caption, "Dick the Dude at the Right." -- The second portrait with penciled script on mount recto, "Indian chief in dancing costume, Sitka," and verso caption, "Step-Father of Flora Quick, Now Mrs. Orme (?)."
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