Lot 314

C.S. Fly Photo Of His Adopted Daughter Kitty

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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Featured in this lot is this original C.S. Fly photo of his adopted daughter Kitty, in his studio in Tombstone, Arizona in the 1880s to 1890s. Camillus “Buck” Sidney Fly (1849-1901), more commonly known simply as “CS Fly,” is most noted for his many photographs during Tombstone, Arizona's wild and wooly days. C. S. Fly was also a witness to the Gunfight at the O. K. Corral as his studio was next door. Fly captured many of the famous faces of the Old West and Indian Country including Wyatt and his brothers Virgil, Morgan and James, Doc Holliday, the McLaury brothers and Billy Clanton in their coffins after the Gunfight at the O. K. Corral, Apache Scouts, and Geronimo. He recognized the value of his photographs to illustrate periodicals of the day and took his camera to the scenes of important events where he recorded them and resold pictures to editors nationwide. This original photo shows C.S. Fly's adopted daughter, Coral "Kitty" Henry, in Native American clothing holding a small bow and arrow as she smiles towards the camera. The bottom of the photo is marked reading, "Fly's Gallery / Tombstone, A. T." while the back reads, "Colored Work and Instantaneous Photographs a Specialty / C.S. Fly, Proprietor 213 Fremont St.". It shows good condition overall with very slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. It is set in a plastic slip case to preserve its condition. It measures 6 1/2" L x 4 1/4" W and weighs under 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. P86

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