The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

Lot comprised of 23 photographs, most depicting the 7th New York State Militia/National Guard, ca 1870s-early 1900s. The photographs range in size from 4 3/4 x 6 in. to 10 x 13 1/2, and most are affixed to cardstock mounts. Two prints include photographer's imprints while the remaining are uncredited. Images in overall good to very good condition. Most feature some toning and occasional spotting, with wear to mount edges and corners, including chipping and minor areas of loss

Highlights include: Formal studio portrait of twelve men posed together, each wearing a cap with "7" insignia, flanked by stacked rifles. Mount verso with period inscription, "Co. B. Squad, October 1883." -- View of members of the 7th NY inscribed on mount verso, "Group at Roach Chamber's Tent, June 1885." Note a soldier with a camera standing at far right and an African American man seated at far left. With blindstamp of J.W. Black at lower left. -- Outdoor view of a large group of members of the 7th NY posed in front of a tent. -- Portrait of a five men representing the 7th NY posed on rocks in front of a body of water. -- Action shot of members of Co. F of the 7th NYSM firing rolling block rifles at the Creedmoor Rifle Competition in 1896. -- Outdoor portrait of the 7th NY in uniform, verso imprint of E.M. Bidwell, New York. -- Outdoor portrait of Lieutenant Francis W. Sutherland and his 7th Regiment Band (NYNG). -- Outdoor portrait of members of the 7th NY posed with women, presumably their wives. -- 6 photographs mounted on cardstock album pages, recto/verso, featuring informal views of the 7th NYSM doing drills. -- And others.