American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography, including The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography

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Lot 180

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. CDV portrait of Olive Oatman, taken and held captive by Native Americans for 5 years. Rochester, NY: Powelson.

CDV on cardstock mount (horizontal creasing appearing to be from previous fold at center, soiling throughout, wear to edges and corners of print and mount). Verso bears Powelson's 58 State Street imprint.

Oatman (1837-1903) was famously captured by the Yavapai in Arizona at the age of 13, and was then sold to the Mojave. She was tattooed on her chin, marking her as a slave. Oatman was ransomed at Fort Yuma in 1856, and thereafter lived the rest of her life in California and New York.

Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey

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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 and Early Photography, including The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. CDV portrait of Olive Oatman, taken and held captive by Native Americans for 5 years. Rochester, NY: Powelson.

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