[early Photography]. Sixth Plate Tintype Of Identified Women Engaged In A Game Of Checkers. Ca 1863. Auction
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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of identified women engaged in a game of checkers. Ca 1863.
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of identified women engaged in a game of checkers. Ca 1863.
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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of identified women engaged in a game of checkers. Ca 1863.
An interesting portrait of two young women seated together at a makeshift table, surmounted by a book which appears to have a checkerboard pattern on one side. One of the women has her hand placed on one of the checkers, preparing to make a move. (Minor spotting, some surface imperfections, else good; unsealed.) Housed in a scarce Union wall frame, Geometric [Berg 7-43] (some chipping to edges and corners).

Plate verso bears written inscription, "Carrie Sellers & Fannie Pointin[?] 1863."
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Sally Anyan, The Daguerreian Society Past President
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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype of identified women engaged in a game of checkers. Ca 1863.

Estimate US$400 - US$600
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US$200

Starting Price US$200
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Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman

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American Historical Ephemera & Photography

May 31, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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