Haynes, F. Jay (1853-1921). A group of 3 stereoviews of Little Bighorn Survivor Comanche and Custer's Scout Curley.

3 stereoviews, two of which feature war horse Comanche, the only survivor of the Custer Massacre, with a caretaker. The third depicts Custer's Crow scout Curley on horseback, in front of the Custer Monument, Little Bighorn, Montana Territory. Each on a cardstock mount with Haynes' Fargo, D.T. imprint on mount recto and/or verso and "Northern Pacific Views" series title. Each with caption written in the negative, although one is difficult to discern. Toning and soiling to two of the stereoviews, as well as edge and corner wear to mounts. Curley view with tear to lower right corner of mount.

As Myles Keogh's mount, Comanche was never ridden again, and lived for 14 years after the battle, costing the government an estimated $50 per month. The images were taken in the aftermath of the Little Bighorn for a public that could not learn enough about the massacre.

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Haynes, F. Jay (1853-1921). A group of 3 stereoviews of Little Bighorn Survivor Comanche and Custer's Scout Curley.

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