2026

Conway,WA - Skagit County - 1900 - Northern Pacific Train Hold-up Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Conway,WA - Skagit County - 1900 - Northern Pacific Train Hold-up Photograph :
Measures 7 3/4" by 4 7/8." Unmounted. This matte finished photo by an unknown photographer shows a mock hold-up of a Northern Pacific Train near Conway. The photo is fading on the left side and has some foxing. Three of the corners show wear with the lower right corner having the worst wear with a fold. The back looks as if it was glued to another object at one time. The train stopped, allowing passengers to look at the Natives outside and to disembark. There is a person outside the train holding a hand held camera, actually taking a photo of the Natives. Given the popularity of Wild West Shows in this era, the train company probably employed Natives to "rob" the train, as by 1900 all Natives were living on reservations and no longer able to roam freely.