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[WESTERN AMERICANA]. Quarter plate period-copy tintype of 5 men armed with Winchester rifles.

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[WESTERN AMERICANA]. Quarter plate period-copy tintype of 5 men armed with Winchester rifles.

Quarter plate outdoor tintype, a period copy (light surface scratches, adhesive residue to lower edge), housed in contemporary pink paper frame sleeve with gilt border (light toning, small chip).

The five men stand outdoors, uniformly holding their Winchester rifles. All wear brimmed hats and continental ties, four with mustaches. The man at center wears ammunition on his belt.

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