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ORIGINAL BARRY IMAGE OF LITTLE BIG HORN

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ORIGINAL BARRY IMAGE OF LITTLE BIG HORN
<B>ORIGINAL BARRY IMAGE OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN WITH HOLOGRAPH NOTATIONS</B></I> - Handsome sepia-toned Barry photograph taken at the 10th anniversary ceremonies of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1886, featuring a dramatic reenactment of the battle. The image depicts a large contingent of horsemen with one individual in white (representing Custer) leading the group. On the ridge in the distance, can be seen another smaller group of horsemen, possibly playing the role of attacking Indians. Barry himself has made bold pencil notations on the verso of the image: “<I>Reno Hill. Taken June 25, 1886 10th Anniversary. Custer Battle field Reno Hill.</B></I>” Barry's sticker is affixed at the upper left corner (verso) and reads: “D.F. BARRY PHOTOGRAPHER Photographs of all noted Indian Chiefs 1316 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin.” Above this sticker, Barry has penciled the word “<I>From</B></I>.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12½ “ x 10½” and in fine condition, this Barry image would be an excellent addition to any Custer or Western Americana collection.<BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Chris Kortlander Collection</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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