[WESTERN AMERICANA]. A group of 6 photographs of cowboys and ranch scenes.

Lot comprised of 6 photographs, including:

Cabinet card, outdoor view of a cowboy on horseback with a rifle in hand. Chicago, IL: The Wilson Studio. -- Cabinet card, studio portrait of a mustachioed cowboy wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an embroidered shirt adorned with fringe. He also appears to wear an earring. Sedan, KS: J.C. Avery. -- 3 photographs, approx. 3 7/8 x 5 3/8 in., or smaller, on cardstock mounts, showing cowboys in outdoor settings. Two photographs feature cowboys mounted on horseback, one of which is affixed to a cardstock mount with "Kodak Camera, Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester, NY" imprint on verso. The third shows a cowboy standing between two horses in a fenced-in enclosure with the mountains serving as a backdrop, with "1901" written in lower margin of mount. -- 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. photograph on cardstock mount featuring a distant view of a camp scene with several horses gathered together in front of what appears to be a cluster of tents. Uncredited.

Together, 6 photographs. Condition generally good with occasional toning, spotting, edge and corner wear to mounts.

Cabinet card by Avery: wear to mount, including crease to lower right corner, chipping.

3 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. photograph of cowboy on horseback: crease near lower right corner with tape repair on verso, chip to top right edge, soiling and paper residue on verso.

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[WESTERN AMERICANA]. A group of 6 photographs of cowboys and ranch scenes.

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