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Fine Black and White Photographica 52
Fine Black And White Photographica_52 examines the character of portraiture in photography. From sophisticated slave children of old New Orleans to fashion statements by the Red Cross Motor Corp's uniform, Berlin's 2009 Lulu Glasser, as well as an uber rare image of 1st Lady Mary Todd Lincoln wearing a floor length formal gown. And in gala effect, a special feature offers a series of Parisian photographs that display the novel beauty and resilience of France's capital. However true to our photographica index are important historical works from World War I, the Civil War and even Vietnam protests in New York City attended by actors Shirley Maclaine & Tony Randall. Specific WWI photographs capture American anti-aircraft machine gunners and General John J. Pershing, the WWI U.S. commander. Native Americana profiles present the Crow Indian Maskers, Hopi, Pima, Peruvian muleteers, Ute, Dakota, Northwest Plateau nations, and Prince Edward Island basket weavers.
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0005: 13X19" LG FORMAT, 1917, GERMAN SUBMARINE AVOIDS BRITISH BOMBER, AFTER ILLUSTRATIONEst. $120-$150Lot Passed
0014: 13X19" LG FORMAT, WWI, 3 SOLDIERS CAPTURE MEUSE, FRANCE; OPERATING CANNON_AMID EMPTY SHELL CASINGSEst. $120-$150Lot Passed
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