Barry, David F. (1854-1934). A group of 3 photographs of Nelson Miles, F.W. Benteen, and Thomas M. McDougall.

3 photographs of notable United States officers who were associated with George Armstrong Custer, the 7th US Cavalry, and the Battle at Little Bighorn. The portraits are credited to or attributed to David F. Barry. Includes:

8 x 6 1/4 in. photograph of General Nelson Miles, mounted and displayed under mat with "Barry" blindstamp at lower right and inked caption in lower margin, "Genl. Miles." Mount verso with applied paper label credited to D.F. Barry, Superior, Wisconsin (some light fading to print, soiling to mat, edge and corner wear to mount). -- 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. photograph of Major Thomas M. McDougall on cardstock mount, with blindstamp near left edge, "Copyright by D.F. Barry." Verso with penciled identification, "Maj. Tom. McDougall, In command of Pack Train in Custer fight" (toning, edge wear to print/mount). -- 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. photograph of General F.W. Benteen on cardstock mount, with blindstamp near left edge, "Copyright by D.F. Barry." Verso with penciled identification, "Gen. F.W. Benteen, 7th Cavl. Custer fight" (toning, edge wear to print/mount).

Together, 3 photographs.

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Barry, David F. (1854-1934). A group of 3 photographs of Nelson Miles, F.W. Benteen, and Thomas M. McDougall.

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