[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. PALMER, J.A. (1825-1896), and HAVENS, O. Pierre (1838-1912), photographers. A group of 3 stereoviews of African American subjects, incl. "Chimney Sweeps" and "Cake Mary." Ca 1870s-1880s.
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. PALMER, J.A. (1825-1896), and HAVENS, O. Pierre (1838-1912), photographers. A group of 3 stereoviews of African American subjects, incl. "Chimney Sweeps" and "Cake Mary." Ca 1870s-1880s.
6 5/8 x 3 1/2 in., or smaller, stereoviews on cardstock mounts (light spotting and soiling; corner and edge wear to mounts).
PALMER, J.A., photographer. 2 stereoviews, including: No. 155, Cake Mary. -- No. 51, Chimney Sweeps (rich tonality, light residue to lower left edge of print). Aiken, SC. Applied paper labels to versos feature Palmer's "Characteristic Southern Scenes" imprint, image number and title printed or accomplished in manuscript.
[With:] HAVENS, O. Pierre, photographer. Savannah, GA. Untitled studio view of a group of young "chimney sweeps" (rich tonality). Havens' studio imprint on verso.
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