[MINING - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype of all male subjects posed outside of a cabin, possibly gold miners.
Sale 1250 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Nov 30, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $882
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[MINING - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype of all male subjects posed outside of a cabin, possibly gold miners.
Landscape-oriented group portrait featuring 7 men, including one on horseback, posed outside of what appears to be their home. (Some scratches and small spots of loss where lacquer shows through including a more significant abrasion to right side, area of chemical discoloration/image loss to lower left, spotting to mat and preserver; unsealed.) Housed in a half leatherette case (significant surface wear). A few of the men are featured sitting, one of whom displays a large sheet of paper, likely newsprint, another of whom appears to hold what could be a small book in his lap.
Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon
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