[NATIVE AMERICANS]. Cabinet card of "Big Jim" posed with a Forehand and Wadsworth Army revolver.

Cabinet photograph on cardstock mount showing a Native American subject standing in a studio setting, holding a Forehand and Wadsworth Army revolver, which is exceptionally rare to see in a photograph of the period. Uncredited, ca 1870s-1890s.

Another example of this photograph is held at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas, and the subject is identified as "Alexandro" or "Big Jim." The image also includes the ink stamp of Colorado gunsmith and trader John P. Lower.

Light, even toning to print. Light soiling to print and mount. Corner and edge wear to mount, including chip to top right corner.

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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]. Cabinet card of "Big Jim" posed with a Forehand and Wadsworth Army revolver.

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