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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. CDV of Capt. W.H. Lane & an African American shoeshiner. Norfolk, VA: Holmes.
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$200
Timed Auction
American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Location
Cincinnati
Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. CDV of Capt. W.H. Lane & an African American shoeshiner. Norfolk, VA: Holmes.
CDV on cardstock mount with handwritten caption in lower margin, "Capt. W. N. Lane." A studio view of a Caucasian man seated in a chair with one foot positioned on a foot rest. A young Black or mixed-race male subject kneels beside him with brushes in hand, shining his shoe.
A rare occupational view of a young shoeshiner.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Toning; light edge and corner wear to mount.Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.
Quantity
1