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Sacramento,CA - February 12, 1887 - J. A. Howell Bookseller Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Sacramento,CA - February 12, 1887 - J. A. Howell Bookseller Photograph :
This mounted 6 3/4" by 4 3/4" photo by an unknown photographer shows the J. A. Howell Bookstore in Sacramento. The contrast of the photo is poor. The top is almost completely faded. As the viewer scans from top to bottom, the photograph's focus gets better. The men's faces in the photo are defined. However, the ads on the sides of the store are illegible. In the forefront, a back of a carriage is on the street to the right of the front of the store. The backdrop in the store's window seems to be made of carictures. Shoppers must have been drawn to such a busy and colorfilled window display. Mounted 7 3/4" by 5 3/4." The mounting has foxing and the upper right corner is missing a small piece. Written in pencil on the back of the mounting is, "Sacramento, Ca 1887/Pacific Coast Diary in Window/JA Howells/Bookseller, Stationery, New/Cutlery, & Fancy Goods Dealer/Feb 12th 1887."