Winter Photographic History Auction
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
Lot 141
3 CDVs of Booth Family, John Wilkes, Edwin and Maggie Mitchell
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
A remarkable collection offers three original carte de visite (CDV) photographs featuring members of the infamous Booth family: John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln; Edwin Booth, celebrated American actor; and Maggie Mitchell, another notable figure from the family.
John Wilkes Booth by C.D. Fredericks & Co., New York.A rare portrait capturing Booth with his signature gaze, dressed formally, highlighting the actor-turned-assassin before his historical infamy.
Edwin Booth with Child by E. & H. T. Anthony, after Mathew Brady. A touching image of Edwin Booth with a child seated on his lap, showcasing a softer side of one of America's greatest Shakespearean actors.
Maggie Mitchell by S.M. Fassett’s New Gallery, Chicago. This full-length portrait captures Maggie Mitchell in an elegant dress, Maggie was rumored to be a girlfriend of Lincoln-assassin John Wilkes Booth.
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