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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview. Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 –4:00 PM and Thursday, November 21, 9:00 AM-1:00

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<p>Cowan’s is pleased to offer more than 800 lots of fine historical and decorative Americana during our special Fall Auction, November 20-21. On November 20 th more than 400 lots of rare historical Americana will be sold, including an exceptionally rare hand-painted flag presented by the Ladies of Gordonsville, Virginia to the "Greys" on the eve of the Civil War; a rare North Carolina First National Confederate Flag; George Barnard's photographic album documenting "Sherman's March"; a campaign flag from the 1860 presidential campaign featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln; many fine American Indian photographs by Gardner and Rhinehart; Revolutionary swords, including one by Samuel Drowne, and another from England, both identified; five Civil War presentation swords; a Colt Pocket Model revolver presented to a Gettysburg combatant; Civil War Achives and letter groups, and many other choice lots.
<p>On November 21st the offering will include more than 400 lots of American furniture, folk and decorative arts, including the Collection of Nan Gordon formerly of Cincinnati and now of Prescott, Arizona; fine furnishing from the Edwin and Barbara Charitable Remainder Trust of Cleveland, Ohio; transportation prints from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio and other select consignments. This sale will begin with a fine selection of autographs of many American presidents, including Jefferson, three Lincoln documents; many presidential signed appointments; a fine inscribed Mark Twain photograph; an exceptional autograph book containing Lincoln's signature, George Armstrong Custer, and numerous Civil War generals and dignitaries.
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Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,112 - Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,
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Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,<p>dated 1 Jan. 1827. This manuscript notes that one Daniel Craig has requested of the court in "t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rare Montana Cabinet Card by J. P. Ball,113 - Rare Montana Cabinet Card by J. P. Ball,
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Rare Montana Cabinet Card by J. P. Ball,<p>silver gelatin print of a crisply dressed U.S. Infantry sergeant proudly displaying his marksmanshi...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Tintype of a Well-Dressed African-American Gentleman,114 - Tintype of a Well-Dressed African-American Gentleman,
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Tintype of a Well-Dressed African-American Gentleman,<p>holding a walking stick, 6th plate mounted in embossed paper covered case.<p>Nic...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cabinet Card of a New Orleans African American Domestic,115 - Cabinet Card of a New Orleans African American Domestic,
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Cabinet Card of a New Orleans African American Domestic,<p>with imprint of Brennan's Studio, High Street. An 1890s image of an elderly Af...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Scarce 1870s CDV of KKK Members,116 - Scarce 1870s CDV of KKK Members,
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Scarce 1870s CDV of KKK Members,<p>printed as a negative image; anonymous photographer. The letters "KKK" prominent in the backgrou...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Signs of Jim Crow,117 - Signs of Jim Crow,
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Signs of Jim Crow,<p>early 20th century wall mounted wood sign in original stenciled paint that reads "COLORED ENTRANCE". 42" x...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Advertising Card for the "White" Way,118 - Advertising Card for the "White" Way,
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Advertising Card for the "White" Way,<p>2.5 x 4" promoting the business of the "White Way Transfer and Moving Company.&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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African American Caricatures in Vienna Cold Painted Bronzes,119 - African American Caricatures in Vienna Cold Painted Bronzes,
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African American Caricatures in Vienna Cold Painted Bronzes,<p>lot of 8 miniatures, all hand painted and comic. Includes child on back of mon...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Booker T. Washington, Clipped Signature,120 - Booker T. Washington, Clipped Signature,
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Booker T. Washington, Clipped Signature,<p>framed under glass, bold signature on 1.25 x 3" piece of paper. Washington was born into slave...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Paul L. Dunbar, TLS,121 - Paul L. Dunbar, TLS,
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Paul L. Dunbar, TLS,<p>Dayton, Ohio (140 Zeigler St.), 21 June 1896. Letter is framed under glass, 4.25 x 7" visible. The letter is to a ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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