Strong images that have remarkably survived together. One, a very purposeful view with the doll and the companion image captures how familiar and loved the object was to this child. Signed J.H. Lamson...
The height of British Victorian society photographed in the Indian colony. Signed G. W. Lawrie (Lucknow - Northern India). Exquisite detail and colors, particularly in the textiles. ___ Board measures 12...
Fine dress and corsage or purse stand in stark contrast to her empty countenance. Posed against a house on stilts, this may well be the first photograph of her life. Pale blue mount measures 5.5...
Remarkably straight forward, the dolls are both quite pricey toys (European - perhaps French / German) and photographed prominently. This is a statement made by socially progressive parents, the child’s face is joyous and it’s...
Striking composition. Integrated Caucasian, African American, Native American and Mexican children in various states of dress (and enthusiasm) outside a well appointed school house. Signed Wesner / 120 N. Spring St. Los Angeles California. ...
Striking incongruity amongst her pioneer guardians, the young woman in high Victorian fashion entirely pulling focus. She is stoic and exquisitely beautiful, likely from the Chickasaw tribe. Signed Jenkins Studio in Ardmore / Indian (Oklahoma)...
Heart stopping. Prisoner is hooded, executioner bent tying his feet while two priests deliver last rites and a crowd of officers watch. Stationed below the gallows is a regiment that appears largely African American (American...
Exceptional collision of energy, historic import and composition. Identified reverse “General Garcia Funeral celebrations.” García’s family had been fighting for independence and abolition since the beginning of the 19thc first in Venezuela and then Cuba....
Ilya Repin (a Ukrainian born realist painter who used his position in the European arts to elevate Russia on the international stage) completed this barefoot portrait of his friend in 1901 from a visit to...
Compelling portraits of under represented cultures in the development of America's Western history.
Nice condition with only smudges at margin and minimal corner chipping.
Mount measures 5.25 x 7.25".
Seldom seen photo, integrated Mexican border / Texas work crew sitting on the twentieth century.
Identified Eagle Pass Mine reverse.
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Board measures 7 3/8 x 9 3/8" with chip to top right.