American Historical Ephemera & Early Photography Online

Sale 6431

Timed

Closing from:Nov 24 | 10:00 PM EST

Timed

Lot 27

[CIVIL WAR]. An early war view of "Lt. Porter" at camp near Relay House outside of Baltimore, MD.

Lot 27

[CIVIL WAR]. An early war view of "Lt. Porter" at camp near Relay House outside of Baltimore, MD.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

[CIVIL WAR]. An early war view of "Lt. Porter" at camp near Relay House outside of Baltimore, MD.

Rare stereoview on yellow mount featuring an officer getting ready to mount his horse, with other people, including a child, present and part of an artillery carriage visible behind the horse. Verso bears applied paper label crediting the view to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. and titling the view "Camp Life." This title has been marked out with an ironed ink "X" and a pencil inscription above reads, "H. J. Williams / Col. 5th Va. Regt Stonewall Brigade." This is almost certainly an error, however, as the American Antiquarian Society holds a copy of this view including a written identification detailing that it shows "Lieut. Porter" preparing to mount his horse at camp near Relay House outside of Baltimore on 15 June 1861.

The view is part of a group of Anthony Camp Life stereos taken in the spring of 1861 near the Relay House and Thomas Viaduct, a crucial rail intersection just south of Baltimore. Other Camp Life views from this location at the American Antiquarian Society include detailed descriptions and identifications of various soldiers in the photos and identify all of them as members of the Boston Light Artillery.

(See BRADY, Keith. "The Boston Light Artillery at Relay, Maryland: More Treasures at the American Antiquarian Society." Battlefield Photographer: The Journal for the Center for Civil War Photography. Vol. XVI. Issue 1. April 2018).

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

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Light soiling and spotting to mount, with some wear to edges and corners. Very light toning to image.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email kaylangunn@freemansauction.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Katie Horstman

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

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

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.

We are open for pick-up Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm.

For questions about shipping or packing, please contact logistics@freemansauction.com or see our Shipping/Packing page.

American Historical Ephemera & Early Photography Online

[CIVIL WAR]. An early war view of "Lt. Porter" at camp near Relay House outside of Baltimore, MD.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup