Lot 491

19th Century Montana "Cow Boy" Stereoview & Photo

Estimate: $200 - $400

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For your consideration is a rare, original Haynes Yellowstone Park stereo view of a Montana Cow Boy and a photograph of a Cow Boy, circa 1890's. Frank Jay Haynes was the official photographer for the Northern Pacific Railroad and Yellowstone National Park in the late 1880's. This stereoview is number 1780, and shows a portrait of a cowboy riding a mule with a camp set up in the background. This piece shows in good condition. The sceond photograph shows a handwritten title "Curly Cow Boy = Interior.S.DK." and a written memo identifying the photo as "great friend of Mike's = he once eat dinner in our claim shanties." A claim shanty a cabin built hastily on a land claim to legalize possession of the land, and provide shelter. The photograph is of a cowboy on a horse carrying a Winchester lever action rifle. This photo is mounted on a cardboard back, and is in good condition for it's age. It measures approximately 6.5 x 5.5.