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Photography & Ephemera

Sat, Nov 20, 2021 12:00PM EST
Lot 100

[AFRICAN AMERICAN]. Collection of African American photogra...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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[AFRICAN AMERICAN]. Collection of African American photographs. Circa 1910s/30s. Twenty photographs, including World War I era soldiers, children, a sports team photo, and men and women of various ages. Predominantly studio portraits, many cabinet-format or in folders. Most unidentified; studios include Ensminger (Harrisburg, PA); The Depp Studio (Highland Falls); Purdy?s (Boston); Thomas Garson (Newburyport, MA); Seeley (Bridgeport, CT); and others. Lot also includes 5 photographs of white subjects, including one soldier; a framed birth certificate; and Soldier?s Handbook (1908). Scattered light to moderate staining, chipping, and other wear.