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Photos Gutta Percha Frame Jesse James Collection

These photos were found in a trunk which belonged to the notorious outlaw Jesse James. The items listed in this auction as well as five antique firearms were found in an around the trunk which was hidden in a barn on Jesse's Uncle's farm near Stamping Grounds, Kentucky. The trunk remained hidden in a dark corner under a deteriorating pile of hay for over 110 years before its discovery in 1998. These items are now up for sale in separate lots.

This set is a photo of a male on a glass photo and a female on tin type. When discovered in the trunk, these photos were as you see them here, though it is uncertain if they were taken at the same time or if there is a relationship of any kind between the subjects. They are beautifully set in the original gutta percha frame.

Further research is still being conducted as to their possible identities, and more information will be posted if discovered.

Condition: The glass photo of the mail is in quite good condition, with moderate flaking. The tin type of the female appears to have a fingerprint across it, but is primarily only visible when taken out of the frame and viewed at an angle. She appears to be holding scissors, and appears to have a watch hanging from her necklace. The frame is in very good condition for its age. The frame pad is missing which would keep the female photo held in place.

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