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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 233

Stereoview of Native American Cut Throats & Scalpers

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A stereoview featuring a group of Native American individuals photographed during their imprisonment at the Old Spanish Fort in St. Augustine, Florida. The card, part of the "St. Augustine Views" series, captures the historical context of the U.S. Government's detention of Indigenous people in the late 19th century. The reverse includes a printed label referring to the group as "Indian Cut Throats & Scalpers," a stark reflection of the era's prejudiced terminology and attitudes.

This image offers a significant, if controversial, glimpse into the turbulent history of Native American relations with the U.S. Government, combining ethnographic and military history within the format of 19th-century stereoview photography.

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