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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

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Join us Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT in Bozeman, MT for Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance. This exceptional auction features a remarkable collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts, rare Western photography by Haynes, Huffman, and other Montana photographers, and an impressive selection of 18th-century French furniture. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire historic and elegant treasures. Browse the full catalog at live.naabid.com
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Lot 54

Teddy Roosevelt Lion Hunt 1903 By Garrison Bros

Estimate: $500 - $700
Starting Bid
$200

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Featured in this lot is this original cabinet card photo of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt (1858-1919) on a Lion Hunt in 1903, taken by the Garrison Bros. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., also known as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. Fred L. Garrison arrived in Rifle shortly after its founding, in December 1897. As the business expanded, Fred and his brother, Orson, constructed a permanent wood-framed gallery on the junction of Railroad Avenue and First Street. Garrison used the Rifle Gallery as his base, and his photographic wagon and team became a frequent sight on the roadways of Colorado's Western Slope, hunting for shooting chances and commerce. For more over 50 years, the Garrison studio was a Rifle icon. They documented the expansion and progress of Rifle and its neighboring settlements, as well as how the era's machines worked, what crops were gathered, and how people spent their leisure time. This photo shows four men sitting in a grassy area having lunch during the hunt. Teddy Roosevelt sits on the left side, closest to the viewer. He looks slightly over his shoulder at the photographer as he eats some food. The bottom of the photo is marked reading, "Garrison Bros / Rifle, Colo.". The back is marked in pencil reading, "Garrison Studio / Left Teddy Roosevelt / 1903 Lion Hunt". The photo shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The visible photo measures 3 3/4" L x 4 7/8" W, while the entire piece measures 4 7/8" L x 5 1/8" W. It weighs under 6 ounces.

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