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[MILITARIA]. Sixth plate tintype of Fort Smith, Arkansas. November 1864.

Landscape-oriented outdoor view of Fort Smith, showing, from left to right, the light colored guardhouse, two similar-looking large buildings that acted as officers' quarters, and the enlisted barracks. (Image quite dark, with chemical deterioration creating a halo effect around the scene, spotting, and some abrading; unsealed,, with corners of tintype folded over onto image side.)

The barracks building was also used as "Hanging" Judge Isaac Parker's courtroom after the war.

Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon

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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.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[MILITARIA]. Sixth plate tintype of Fort Smith, Arkansas. November 1864.

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