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April Day 1: Minnesota Art and History

Wed, Apr 27, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 50

Benjamin Upton St. Paul 1861 Photograph

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Benjamin Upton (American, 1818-1910). Cabinet card photograph depicting St. Paul, Minnesota in 1861. Titled "St. Paul in 1861 from Dayton's Bluff." Labeled in ink below the photograph with additional locations such as Wabasha St. Bridge, Lower Levee, Capitol Building, Fuller House, and Prince's Saw Mill. Numbered "45" in ink along the upper right corner of the mat. Stamped along the verso "Published by E. A. Bromley, Minneapolis, from the original Upton negatives." and "Hill Reference Library St. Paul" along with a library catalog number in pencil.

Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library.

Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items.

Unframed; Height: 6 in x width: 8 1/4 in. Matted; Height: 10 in x width: 12 in.

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