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Geronimo
FLY, Camillus S. (1849-1901), photographer. Boudoir card featuring Geronimo and his band of \"renegades\" as they left Fort Bowie, Arizona. [1886].
Estimate: $1,500-$2,000
Sold
$1,300
Live Auction
Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Geronimo
FLY, Camillus S. (1849-1901), photographer. Boudoir card featuring Geronimo and his band of "renegades" as they left Fort Bowie, Arizona. [1886].
7 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. albumen photograph on 8 x 5 in. on boudoir style cardstock mount. Verso bears Fly's Gallery stamp along with ink inscription: "View of Renegades Leaving Fort Bowie For Florida."
An exceedingly rare Image taken in late September 1886 depicting the transport of Geronimo and his band of Chiricahua Apaches in guarded wagons, en route to Florida where they were imprisoned.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Toning, discoloration/staining to a few areas, upper left corner with light loss to print. Mount with soiling, staining, and wear to edges and corners.