2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
c. 1880, "View of the Rear Companies of the 1st Regiment," Retouched Photo by the U.S. Inst. Photo Co., Choice Extremely Fine. 10" x 11.5" sepia-toned image, mounted on poster board with very wide margins. Featuring the march of the "Pennsylvania National Guards, of Philadelphia," with "Col. T.E. Weidersheim commanding." Impressive scene of uniformed soldiers marching down a brick or cobblestone city street, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Key figures have been highlighted and retouched by a professional--who has added miniature portraits to many of the faces. Warped photo is very sharp and distinct. Listed as #102 in a series of images taken from the same parade.
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