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  2025-01-25 13:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-17579
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Lot 175

Portrait from 1865 West Point Yearbook of Cass Durham by Brady

Estimate: $200 - $300
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A large format albumen portrait, attributed to Mathew Brady’s studio, depicts Cass Durham in his West Point military cadet uniform. The photograph, originally part of the 1865 West Point yearbook, features a formal pose with Durham in a double-breasted coat adorned with military buttons, showcasing the distinctive attire of the U.S. Military Academy. Cass Durham was an infantryman who served mostly in the South. The image is presented within a classic oval mat, emphasizing its elegance and historical significance. Mathew Brady, renowned for his Civil War photography, often documented prominent figures of the era, including cadets from West Point.

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