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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

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  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 133

Gurney Stereoview Portrait Prof. Samuel F. B. Morse

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
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Albumen stereoview portrait of Professor Samuel F. B. Morse photographed by J. Gurney & Son, New York. The studio portrait shows Morse in later life, seated in formal attire and wearing multiple decorations and medals across his chest. The mount is printed “Photographed and Published by J. Gurney & Son, 5th Ave. cor. 16th St. New York.” The photograph likely dates to the late 1860s to early 1870s based on Morse’s appearance and mount style. Portrait stereoviews of prominent historical figures were produced by leading studios such as Gurney & Son for the stereoscope market. The image presents Morse in a formal commemorative pose emphasizing the honors he received during his lifetime. Plain mount with printed Gurney & Son imprint along the left edge. The verso bears a period ink inscription reading “Prof. Saml F. Morse,” along with later pencil notations.

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