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Randsburg Photographs Group 2 CA - Randsburg,Kern County - c1896 - 2012aug - General Americana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Randsburg Photographs Group 2 CA - Randsburg,Kern County - c1896 - 2012aug - General Americana
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Lot of 3. 1) Photograph measures 8” x 6” and 6” x 9” on tan mat. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Photographer is identified as C.W. Tucker, and this is a photograph of his family. 2) Photograph measures, 6” x 4.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear on the corners and there are some marks on the photograph. This photograph was most likely taken after the fire of 1898. Photograph shows C. W. Tucker and his brother-in-law taking part in a friendly snowball fight. The town can be seen in the background, note that many of the buildings are still under construction and tents are still being used. 3) Photograph measures 6” x 4” Low contrast and focus is sharp. Photograph has some wear including a stain and wear on the sides. Shows a man playing with a dog. This is another C.W. Tucker photograph. Tucker was Randsburg’s resident photographer in the late 1890s. He captured the small town`s first years. -58762