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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] 3 occupational stereoviews of African American children, incl. \"chimney sweeps.\"
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$250
Timed Auction
American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Location
Cincinnati
Description

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] 3 occupational stereoviews of African American children, incl. "chimney sweeps."


3 stereoviews on cardstock mounts, ca 1870s-1880s, featuring the following subjects:  

RYAN, D.J., photographer. 2 stereoviews, including: No. 51, "Independent Candidates," showing a trio of young chimney sweeps. -- No. 52, "Let Brotherly Love Prevail," showing what appears to be a different trio of chimney sweeps. Savannah, GA. Versos with Ryan's Southern Stereoscopic Views" imprint, image number and title accomplished in manuscript. -- Uncredited stereoview of male and female African American subjects standing in a studio. The young woman balances a crate filled with supplies on her head while carrying a basket and the young man holds what may be firewood on his head, with additional kindling tucked under his arm.

Together, 3 stereoviews.


This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Toning, light spotting and soiling; corner and edge wear to mounts. 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
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