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April Day 1: Minnesota Art and History

Wed, Apr 27, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 66

Grp: 6 Benjamin Upton MPLS 1857 Photographs

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400

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Benjamin Upton (American, 1818-1910). Group of six cabinet card photographs depicting Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1857. Each titled "Minneapolis in 1857" with additional street view references. Each numbered in ink below the title. With additional locations noted in ink along the lower edge of the photographs. All cards further numbered 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.

(Each) Sight; height: 6 in x width: 8 1/4 in. Mounted; height: 10 in x width: 12 in.

Condition

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