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Spring Photographic History Auction

Sat, May 3, 2025 01:00PM EDT
  2025-05-03 13:00:00 2025-05-03 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Spring Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/spring-photographic-history-auction-19217
Raw, rare, and unforgettable—this is 19th- and early 20th-century photography at its best. Vernacular portraits, Native American warriors, African American resilience, Mormon pioneers, Western frontier families, and stark post-mortem scenes. Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, CDVs, and cabinet cards that capture real life without filters. Every image tells a story of survival, pride, and change. A museum-worthy collection for those who know real American history when they see it.
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Lot 326

4 Stereoviews of New York's Union Square & Grace Church

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Group of four original 19th-century stereoviews featuring iconic views of New York City's Union Square and its vicinity, including a historically significant image of Grace Church, renowned as the location of General Tom Thumb’s famous wedding. Two views capture Grace Church with its striking Gothic architecture, prominently positioned along Broadway, highlighting the bustling urban scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians. One image distinctly showcases the spire and facade, while another provides street-level context.

The third stereoview captures the George Washington statue in Union Square, with a group of gentlemen casually posed at its base, providing a charming glimpse into mid-19th century New York street life and attire. The final stereoview presents a vibrant streetscape, clearly illustrating the commercial vitality and architectural diversity surrounding Union Square.

Published primarily by notable stereographic firms such as E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., these views provide valuable historic documentation of Union Square’s urban development and everyday life during a transformative period in New York City history. Condition is very good overall, showing expected signs of handling, minor foxing, and corner wear consistent with age. Ideal for collectors interested in urban photography, New York history, or historically significant American landmarks.

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