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Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman, & Antique Beadwork - January 2025

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Join us for our Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman & Antique Beadwork—January 18th, 2025 Auction here in Bozeman, Montana. Including 100's of images from the ex-C.M. Russell Museum collection of D.F. Barry Photographs as well as a large Western Antique and Beadwork collection.
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Lot 225

John C. H Grabill (1849-1903) Sgt. Jeremiah Finley

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Current Bid
$300

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Featured in this lot is this albumen photograph of Sgt. Jeremiah Finley by American photographer John C. H. Grabill born in 1849 and died in 1903. This photograph features a posed scene of Sergeant Jeremiah Finley in dress uniform with his mount which later was used by Frank Finkel who was mutilated and retreated to survive The Battle of Little Big Horn. The photograph includes museum and collector notes and a tag that reads as follows: Company tailor at Fort Rice. He is in 7th Cavalry uniform with his mount - Company Tailor in 7th Cavalry Uniform - Custer Battlefield (Historical & Museum Association) photo ID's him as Sergeant Jeremiah Finley, member of "C" company, who was killed with his commanding officer Tom Custer at the battle (Little Big Horn) - 1396-87 O'dell (tag). Sgt Finley was Company C, 7th US Cavalry Regiment's "senior line sergeant". Company C was commanded by two time Medal of Honor recipient and brother to LTC George A Custer, Captain Thomas Custer. Prior to living in the US, Finely had served with the 17th a Foot at Kilkenny, Ireland. The photographer John C. H. Grabill is a noted photographer of the American West in the late 19th century, Grabill captured many images documenting life on the frontier, including scenes of the military, Native American tribes, and western landscapes. His photograph of Sergeant Finley, taken around 1890, is among his most well-known works and is part of a collection of historical images that provide insight into that era. The condition of this photograph is good with a small crease in the bottom right hand corner and the frame shows some wear to the wood but otherwise shows is preserved in frame. The measurements of this framed photograph is 11 7/8" x 14 5/8" and the visible photograph measures 10 3/8" x 13". The collective weight of this photograph is 1lb 10oz. Provenance: From the John Kleinschmidt collection which was on loan to the C.M. Russell Museum from 1987 to 1993 and included in the "The Cowboy West: 100 Years of Photography 1992-1993 exhibit.

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