The lot features two original F. Jay Haynes Yellowstone National Park Stereoviews from circa 1889-1890's. The sets are both marked on the front as follows, "Yellowstone Park Scenery - Haynes, Publisher, St. Paul, Minn." along with the location identifications of, "4550-Natural Bridge" and "4535-Crater of Splendid Geyser". Both of these original photograph stereo view cards shows wonderful images and good condition. Neither has a mark on the reverse. Haynes moved from his Fargo, Dakota Territory studio in 1889 to the St. Paul, Minnesota studio. Some of the Yellowstone Park Scenery St. Paul stereoview cards have been dated to circa 1880-1885 showing the same square top and markings. Each measures 3.5"x7". Also included is an original photograph by Haynes Picture Shops Inc. in Mammoth, Wyoming Yellowstone National Park. F. Jay Haynes opened his "Haynes Picture Shops Inc." in Mammoth, Wyoming at the entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This piece is believed to be an original photograph done in the early 1900's of Yellowstone Park employees from an ice cream shop, deli, or restaurant in Mammoth. The piece is stamped on the reverse, "Haynes Picture Shops Inc." and also hand written naming each of the persons in the photograph. This is an interesting piece of Yellowstone National Park history in good condition. Measures 4.75"x6.75". Also included in this lot are four vintage, hand-colored 1930s photograph postcards of Yellowstone wildlife, in good condition with minimal foxing.
Each measure 5.5"L x 3.5"W. Also included is a vintage Yellowstone Park Fire Water plastic bottle flask with a snap on leather cover. In good condition all around, measures 5.75"L x 3"W.
Also Included is a glass paperweight with a bear hugging a tree next to a sign titled, "No Hugging Allowed". Image has been partially scraped off from years of use, no other damage noted. Base measures 3.25" diameter, 1.5"H.
Also included is a small leather credit card pouch with six (6) clear plastic inserts, two identical photos of a young boy in one insert. Yellow color is faded otherwise pouch is in good condition. 4.5"L x 3"W