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Salt Lake City,UT - Salt Lake County - c1880 - Eagle House Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Salt Lake City,UT - Salt Lake County - c1880 - Eagle House Photograph :
Image of the Eagle House, part of the building housing S.P. Teasdel's Dry Goods, with about 30 people and a horse-drawn carriage parked out front. Measures 7 1/2" x 4 1/2", mounted on a beige cardstock matte measuring 8" x 5". The left edge of the matte and image have been cut-off, and a 1" tear in both matte and image at the center left have been repaired with tape on the reverse. The matte also has a 1/2" tear at the right center, an indentation near the lower right corner, and part of the upper right corner has been removed. The contrast is medium to low, with some yellowing and foxing noted on the top 1/2. Focus is good, but many of the smaller signs dorning the building are difficult to read. Above the Eagle House name, prominently displayed, are the primary advertisements for the store: "Teasdel's Wholesale & Retail Dry Goods, Notions, Stoves, Hardware, Crockery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes." No photographer is listed. On the reverse is written in pencil: "Eagle House - S.L.C. 1880's." While the date noted cannot be verified, it appears reasonable based on the architecture, manner of dress, etc. A description of the size and scope of this store can be gained from its own advertisement: "S.P. Teasdel’s mammoth establishment, in the various departments of which may be found every description of family supplies and general merchandise. Wholesale and retail buyers will find it greatly to their advantage to inspect our stock and prices. Address all communications to S. P. Teasdel, P. O. Box 352, Salt Lake City [Ref: digital.lib.usu.edu/includes/pdfword/Growing%20Complete%20Ads%?201882.doc].