[Little Bighorn]. Tintype of Frank Ruland, possibly of Co. H, 2nd Cav, present at LBH after the battle.

10 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. album page (disbound), featuring 6 mounted photographs, including two tintypes, three CDVs, and an oval silver gelatin print, of men and women from the Ruland and Colburn families, many accompanied by manuscript identifications in an unknown hand, presumably a relative to those depicted in the photographs. The group is highlighted by a 1 x 3/4 in. tintype of a young man in civilian attire identified on the album page as "Mothers Uncle Frank Ruland." Research suggests that this may be Frank Ruland, who served as a Private with Co. H, 2nd US Cavalry. Ruland was not with Custer during the battle of Little Bighorn, but purportedly arrived days later and witnessed the aftermath. No further provenance or documentation accompanies the lot attesting to the identification. Wear to page and images consistent with age and use, with toning and occasional soiling.

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[Little Bighorn]. Tintype of Frank Ruland, possibly of Co. H, 2nd Cav, present at LBH after the battle.

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