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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 317

Tintype of Female Sharpshooter – Annie Oakley Type

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Striking sixth plate tintype of a confident female sharpshooter posed outdoors with rifle in hand, evoking the legendary presence of Annie Oakley. The woman is seated before a painted rural backdrop that includes a cabin and trees, reinforcing the frontier motif. Her fringed skirt, decorated boots, and feathered cap complete the theatrical costume, closely echoing the Wild West show aesthetic that Oakley popularized in the late 19th century.

She holds a rifle across her lap, her posture composed but assertive, giving off a deliberate and self-assured air. The clarity of the image is excellent for a tintype, with strong contrast and fine detail preserved in both costume and background. Slight surface spotting is present but does not detract from the image's presence or appeal.

Whether intended as a performer, competitor, or local markswoman in costume, this image captures a rare and bold depiction of female strength and spectacle from the American photographic frontier.

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