American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Sale 6356

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Lot 304

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. A group of 45+ postcards of Native Americans, incl. real photo postcards.

Lot 304

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. A group of 45+ postcards of Native Americans, incl. real photo postcards.

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Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

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Closed

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. A group of 45+ postcards of Native Americans, incl. real photo postcards.

Lot comprised of approx. 45 real photo postcards and lithographed postcards, approx. 5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in., or smaller, some unused, featuring Native American subjects, including studio portraits, informal outdoor views, ceremonies, and dwellings. Many of the scenes are identified in the negative.

Highlighted titles/scenes include: "Marie" of San Ildefonso Indian Pueblo, New Mexico. -- "After the Big War Dance," by R.D. Hemphill. -- "Out West Up to Date," showing a Native American man driving his companion in an automobile. -- "The Four Greatest Chiefs Now Living, the Original Great American," by W.H. Martin. -- "Cowboy Trading with Indians - Sign Language," by W.H. Martin. -- Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge Agency. -- Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill. -- "A Pawnee Squaw and Papoose." -- "A group of Nez Perce War Chiefs, Idaho." -- Approx. 14 lithographed portraits of Native American subjects, many after photographs taken by F.A. Rinehart, including Geronimo, Rain-in-the-Face, Sitting Bull, and Wolf Robe. -- Approx. 9 modern postcards featuring Native American subjects and artwork.

Together, a combination of approx. 45 real photo postcards and lithographed postcards. Condition generally good to very good. Some with edge and corner wear, and toning.

To request further details about this lot, please email historicalephemera@hindmanauctions.com

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com

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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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. A group of 45+ postcards of Native Americans, incl. real photo postcards.

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