[AFRICAN AMERICANA - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of an African American police officer.
Sale 1250 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Nov 30, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $441
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AFRICAN AMERICANA - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of an African American police officer.
Standing portrait of an African American police officer in full uniform including star-centered badge, belt, and night stick. (Some very light surface scratches/wipes, few spots, else good; unsealed.) Housed in a full pressed paper case (exterior wear, misalignment). Subject poses before a painted seashore backdrop and rests one hand on a studio prop fence next to him. His hat features the numeral "5" at center.
Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.