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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 687

Men's Bicycle Studio Photographs 1880-1890s (4)

Estimate: $300 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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For your consideration are four cabinet card photos of men posing with their bikes in various studios across the country from the 1880s-1890s. The first photo was taken by H.A. Talmadger in his studio in Edgerton, Wisconsin in the 1890s. It shows a young man sitting on his bike as his photo is taken in the studio. The bottom of the photo is marked reading, "F.A. Talmadger / Edgerton, Wis.". The second photo was taken by Adlington in Viroqua, Wisconsin, showing a young man standing behind his bike in the Viroqua studio. The bike features a carbide lamp and a leather pouch on the center support beam. The photo is marked on the bottom with the photographer's name and location of the studio. The third photo was taken by Dean in Buffalo, New York in the 1880s. This photo shows a middle aged man in the studio posing next to his bike as he holds one hand on the handle bars and the other in his pocket. The bottom of the photo is marked with the photographer's name and the location of the studio. The fourth and final photo shows no photographer or studio mark, but shows another young man balancing on his bike as he gets photographed in a studio. The photos show good condition overall with some slight wear present from their age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. They measure 6 1/2" L x 4 1/4" W and have a collective weight of under 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. HW100 HW148 HW151 HW223

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