2227

$592.50

Revised: 8/18/2015 

Please note: Image described by us as “Custer with Indian” may be Custer or maybe famous Western photographer, D.F. Barry. We are not certain.

NINE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LIBBIE CUSTER INCLUDING UNIQUE, UNPUBLISHED VIEW OF CUSTER WITH INDIAN.

This grouping consists of three 20th century copies of photographs circa 1874 and 6 photographs including inscribed image from Custer historian Earl A. Brininstool showing 2 survivors of the Little Big Horn in the early 20th century. Another image shows Brininstool and William C. Slopes, Company M 7th Cavalry taken on the 50th anniversary of the Custer massacre at the gravestone of Dr. Porter where he fell on his way up Reno Hill. Another image shows an unknown person standing among the graves of Captain Myles Keogh and his men. Another photo shows Libbie Custer on deck a ship with other passengers and a 1920’s image of a building at Ft. Hayes. Two images are inscribed “Custer Expedition, 1874” one stating “Custer’s Headquarters in Castle Creek Valley”. The last image shows Custer standing in doorway of plank building with a very tall Indian by his side. This image was previously unknown and unpublished. SIZE: 7″ x 5″, 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″, 4″ x 6″. PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer’s personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1085, August 22, 2012. CONDITION: Overall good to very good with soiling, minor scuffs, creases. 7″x5″ photo of two surviving LBH veterans is chipped on upper right and lower left corners with 1″ tear on left side. Corners are still present. Other images measure from 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ to 4″ x 6″. 48441-5 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2227

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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