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The Maureen P. Sherlock Photography Collection.

Highlights Include:
Signed Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, Historic India Travel Photo Album, Wilson Bentley Snowflake Photomicrograph, Charles Sumner Signed, Columbian Exposition Nude Tribal Girls with Rifles, Walking Billboard Banner Ladies, Byron Gurnsey The Crane Stereoview, Chess Playing Automaton, Jascha Heifetz Signed, Rose & Hopkins Ute Indians, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Signed, American Folk Art Whimsey Bottle Maker, Prince Ramahatra, Count Basie, Charles Darwin, Perry Bradford's Orchestra, Statue of Liberty Torch Stereoviews, LDS Three Witnesses, Andrew Carnegie, Child Birth Defects, Deaf and Blind, Cults, Salvation Army, Cowboys, The West, Indians, Town Criers, Chimney Sweeps, Presidents, Chicago History, Steamships, Organ Grinders, Pets, Post Mortem, Bicycle Racing, Motorcycles, Prosthetic Limbs, African American History, Jazz, Musicians, Occupational, Crossdressing, Gay Interest, Violinists, Merchants, Gypsies, Beggars, and much more

Day 2:
Highlights Include:

Rosetta Tharpe Black Gospel Singer Signed Postcards, Jascha Heifetz Soviet Violinist, Naval Brigade USS Omaha Portraits, Daniel Rose Folk Art Whimsey Carver, Scottish Whaling, Jennie Durkee Velocipede for Ladies, Carl Moon Venturo of Taos, Illinios Patriotic Lady Liberty, Frontiersman with Sharps Rifle, Joseph Hollman Cellist, Bunnell Nez Perce Indians, Elephantine Colossus of Atlantic City, Richard C Craven Pop Art, Carmen Miranda, Civil War Musicians, Steamships, Native American Indians, Black Jazz History, Circus, Musicians, Bands, Stereoviews, Tintypes, Cabinet Photos, Folk Art, Occupational, Chinese Executions, WW2 Concentration Camps, Japanese Deceased Soldiers, and much more
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Steamer Great Republic Missouri Stereoview351 - Steamer Great Republic Missouri Stereoview
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Steamship Great Republic, St Louis Missouri.
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Masonic Knights Templar Cabinet Photo351 - Masonic Knights Templar Cabinet Photo
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Young man in Commandery Dress Uniform. Card by Childs Art Gallery, Ishpeming, Michigan.
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Cavalry Soldier Krag Carbine Rifle Cabinet Photo352 - Cavalry Soldier Krag Carbine Rifle Cabinet Photo
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4" by 6". Spanish American War.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to t********6 (40024) for (40.00 + 11.20BP) = 51.20
 
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Steamer General Lytle Missouri Stereoview352 - Steamer General Lytle Missouri Stereoview
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Title is The Levee. Steamship General Lytle. The steam packet boat General Lytle was built in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1864. She was dismantled at Ludlow,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Steamer Savannah Missouri Stereoview353 - Steamer Savannah Missouri Stereoview
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Steamship Savannah, St Louis Missouri.
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James Culver Spanish American War General Photo353 - James Culver Spanish American War General Photo
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Cabinet photo of Robert G. Smith, by Tracy, of Pana Illinois. General James S. Culver rebuilt the National Lincoln Monument and was the builder of the
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Sold to t********6 (40024) for (70.00 + 19.60BP) = 89.60
 
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Naval Brigade USS Omaha Portrait Cabinet Photo354 - Naval Brigade USS Omaha Portrait Cabinet Photo
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Nice cabinet card of Naval officers of the wooden ship USS Omaha. E Garreaud, Petraistas, Santiago, Valparaiso.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
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Sidewheel Steamer St Louis Missouri Stereoview354 - Sidewheel Steamer St Louis Missouri Stereoview
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St Louis Missouri.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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E.&H.T. Anthony Ohio River Steamers Stereoview355 - E.&H.T. Anthony Ohio River Steamers Stereoview
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Views in and around Cincinnati Ohio. Ohio River Steamers Run on Shore for Repairs.
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Spanish American War Infantry Soldiers Photo355 - Spanish American War Infantry Soldiers Photo
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Cabinet Card by M.B. Lonergan, Chicago Illinois.
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Indian Wars 5th Artillery Soldier Cabinet Photo356 - Indian Wars 5th Artillery Soldier Cabinet Photo
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5th Artillery Company E, by J.H. Peters, San Francisco California.
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Russian Frontiersman with Indian Stereoview356 - Russian Frontiersman with Indian Stereoview
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Interesting image. Russian Cossack on Branded Horse standing by Indian Chief.
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Stern Wheel Steamer Coaling Ohio Stereoview357 - Stern Wheel Steamer Coaling Ohio Stereoview
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J. Harry Hoover. Originally Photographed by E.&H.T. Anthony. Cincinnati Ohio.
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Wisconsin Indian Wars Infantry Soldier Photo357 - Wisconsin Indian Wars Infantry Soldier Photo
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Cabinet Card by Vosburghs, Beaver Dam Wisconsin.
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South Carolina Indian Wars Soldier Cabinet Photo358 - South Carolina Indian Wars Soldier Cabinet Photo
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Back of card bares the name Sawney, post civil war. Card by Wheeler McCaw of Greenville South Carolina.
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Steamer Natchez New Orleans Louisiana Stereoview358 - Steamer Natchez New Orleans Louisiana Stereoview
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Steamship Natchez.
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S.T. Blessing Louisiana Steamboat View Stereoview359 - S.T. Blessing Louisiana Steamboat View Stereoview
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Levee and River Views No. 110. Steamboat View, taken from the head of Canal Street looking down the levee.
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Spanish American War Soldiers Cabinet Photo359 - Spanish American War Soldiers Cabinet Photo
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Soldier is wearing an unusual Mills Buckle. Sailor and Infantry man smoking. Double sided cabinet with man and woman wedding day reverse. Card is by T
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The Hostetler Family Blind Musicians Cabinet Photo360 - The Hostetler Family Blind Musicians Cabinet Photo
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The seated man is Bartholomew Hostetler. Card by Chas Hatcher, Liberty Center Ohio.
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Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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R. Benecke Steamer R.E. Lee Racing Stereoview360 - R. Benecke Steamer R.E. Lee Racing Stereoview
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Steamer R.E. Lee Racing with Natchez When Nearing St. Louis Missouri.
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J.E. Whitney Steamer Hawkeye Stereoview361 - J.E. Whitney Steamer Hawkeye Stereoview
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Steamship Hawkeye.
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Webster Musical Family New York Cabinet Photos361 - Webster Musical Family New York Cabinet Photos
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Card by AP, Syracuse New York. Nice group of two cabinets.
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Named Musical Quartet Occupational Cabinet Photo362 - Named Musical Quartet Occupational Cabinet Photo
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Frank Bacon, Sam Pickens, Robert Cassaday and Warren Webster. 4 1/2" by 6" 1/4".
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Steamer City of St. Louis Stereoview362 - Steamer City of St. Louis Stereoview
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Anchor Line Steamship. Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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E.&H.T. Anthony Stern Wheel Steamer Stereoview363 - E.&H.T. Anthony Stern Wheel Steamer Stereoview
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Views in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. No 7567. Stern Wheel steamer Coaling. Ohio River.
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Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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African American Black Banjo Player Cabinet Photo363 - African American Black Banjo Player Cabinet Photo
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Card by J.E. Masm, of Marshall Michigan.
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African American Black Guitar Player Cabinet Photo364 - African American Black Guitar Player Cabinet Photo
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Card by Fenton & Andruss, Brooklyn Square, Jamestown New York.
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Steamer Alexander Mitchell Cabinet Photo364 - Steamer Alexander Mitchell Cabinet Photo
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Photographer Henry Hamilton Bennett. Wisconsin Dells. Steamboat Alexander Mitchell with passengers posing on board. Man with harp on bow. Edge of &q...
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Bald Eagle Sioux Indian Stereoview365 - Bald Eagle Sioux Indian Stereoview
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Montgomery Ward Tourist Series.
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Occupational Guitar Player Cabinet Photo365 - Occupational Guitar Player Cabinet Photo
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Card by J.A. Brown, Geneseo Illinois.
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Kansas Occupational Banjo Player Cabinet Photo366 - Kansas Occupational Banjo Player Cabinet Photo
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Card by Dahmer Brothers, Kansas City.
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The Moki Snake Dance Stereoview366 - The Moki Snake Dance Stereoview
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Montgomery Ward Tourist Series.
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Mary Sioux Indian Squaw Stereoview367 - Mary Sioux Indian Squaw Stereoview
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Tower Series, Montgomery Ward.
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Corn Palace Sioux City Iowa Cabinet Photo367 - Corn Palace Sioux City Iowa Cabinet Photo
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Card by Genelli, Sioux City Iowa.
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Corn Palace Sioux City Iowa Cabinet Photo368 - Corn Palace Sioux City Iowa Cabinet Photo
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5" by 8".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Native American Indian Warrior Stereoview368 - Native American Indian Warrior Stereoview
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Tourist Series. Montgomery Ward.
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Iron Tails Wig Wam Tipi Stereoview369 - Iron Tails Wig Wam Tipi Stereoview
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Montgomery Ward Ethnological Stereoview of Chief Iron Tail, Lakota Sioux, performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, tipi.
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Goldenrod Floating Theater Show Boat Photo369 - Goldenrod Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 4 1/2" by 6 1/2".
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Goldenrod Floating Theater Show Boat Photo370 - Goldenrod Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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Laughing Face and Two Sioux Indian Stereoview370 - Laughing Face and Two Sioux Indian Stereoview
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Nice stereoview from Montgomery Ward Ethnolocical Series, Chicago.
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Byron Gurnsey The Crane Indian Stereoview371 - Byron Gurnsey The Crane Indian Stereoview
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Pey-tshun-kaw also known as The Crane. Byron H. Gurnsey also took a number of Indian portraits. The best known are dated 1870 and include the various
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American Floating Theater Show Boat Photo371 - American Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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New Water Queen Floating Theater Photo372 - New Water Queen Floating Theater Photo
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Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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Nathan Brown Chautauqua Storeboat Stereoview372 - Nathan Brown Chautauqua Storeboat Stereoview
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The Last Chautauqua Boat. Operated between 1885-1887. Nathan Brown operated store boats from Jamestown New York on the Conewango, Allegheny, and Ohio
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City of St Louis Excursion Steamer Stereoview373 - City of St Louis Excursion Steamer Stereoview
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M. Nowack Photographer, View at White Bear Lake. Excursion boat ran 1881 to 1898. Built at Wayzata, Minnesota 1881; hull built at Jeffersonville, Indi
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New Sensation Floating Theater Show Boat Photo373 - New Sensation Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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First French showboat on the Ohio. Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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Bryant 8 Floating Theater Show Boat Photo374 - Bryant 8 Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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Steamboats at Levee New Orleans Stereoview374 - Steamboats at Levee New Orleans Stereoview
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Akehurt's. Levee and Railroad station.
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Lucius Newberry Paddle Wheel Steamer Stereoview375 - Lucius Newberry Paddle Wheel Steamer Stereoview
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Photo by Ellery H. Burdick. Built in 1875, the Lucius Newberry sunk in 1891.
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Modern Floating Theater Show Boat Photo375 - Modern Floating Theater Show Boat Photo
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Marietta, Ohio. Done by Paul's Photos, Chicago Illinois. 5" by 7".
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