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Lot 304

Sale 6356 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography
Lots Open
Jun 18, 2025
Lots Close
Jul 2, 2025
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 400
Price Realized
$976
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. A group of 45+ postcards of Native Americans, incl. real photo postcards.


Lot comprised of approx. 45 real photo postcards and lithographed postcards, approx. 5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in., or smaller, some unused, featuring Native American subjects, including studio portraits, informal outdoor views, ceremonies, and dwellings. Many of the scenes are identified in the negative. 

Highlighted titles/scenes include: "Marie" of San Ildefonso Indian Pueblo, New Mexico. -- "After the Big War Dance," by R.D. Hemphill. -- "Out West Up to Date," showing a Native American man driving his companion in an automobile. -- "The Four Greatest Chiefs Now Living, the Original Great American," by W.H. Martin. -- "Cowboy Trading with Indians - Sign Language," by W.H. Martin. -- Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge Agency. -- Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill. -- "A Pawnee Squaw and Papoose." -- "A group of Nez Perce War Chiefs, Idaho." -- Approx. 14 lithographed portraits of Native American subjects, many after photographs taken by F.A. Rinehart, including Geronimo, Rain-in-the-Face, Sitting Bull, and Wolf Robe. -- Approx. 9 modern postcards featuring Native American subjects and artwork.

Together, a combination of approx. 45 real photo postcards and lithographed postcards. Condition generally good to very good. Some with edge and corner wear, and toning.

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