American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. STODDARD, Seneca Ray (1844-1917), photographer. A group of 2 photographs of Tlingit Chief Shakes totem poles and home, Fort Wrangell, Alaska.

6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. albumen photograph on slightly larger mount (image has lightened a bit, even toning, few minor stains/spots). Print copyrighted 1890 at lower right by S.R. Stoddard, Glens Falls [NY]. -- 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. unmounted silver gelatin photograph, photographer unknown, with penciled caption on verso, "Chief Shakes Museum Wrangell," ca 1910 (even toning, few spots, light corner and edge wear to print).

Based in Glens Falls, NY, Seneca Ray Stoddard photographed scenes of life in the Adirondacks over a span of forty years, thus making his photograph of Chief Shakes' home and totem poles at Fort Wrangell, Alaska, a rare find.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. STODDARD, Seneca Ray (1844-1917), photographer. A group of 2 photographs of Tlingit Chief Shakes totem poles and home, Fort Wrangell, Alaska.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. STODDARD, Seneca Ray (1844-1917), photographer. A group of 2 photographs of Tlingit Chief Shakes totem poles and home, Fort Wrangell, Alaska.

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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. STODDARD, Seneca Ray (1844-1917), photographer. A group of 2 photographs of Tlingit Chief Shakes totem poles and home, Fort Wrangell, Alaska.