Original Photograph - F. M. Barnum et al.

Imprint: Oregon?, 1927

Original sepia photograph that shows a group portrait centered around Mr. F. M. Barnum. Fourteen men and women are shown posing for the photograph on what appears to be a house porch. Barnum, his wife, and his daughter Minnie are seated in front with the other members of the group standing behind them or to the side. Photograph is mounted on a gray backing board with an accompanying darker gray window mat framing the portrait. Window mat has lightly impressed borders. December 11, 1927. 10" x 8" with mat board. Actual photograph area measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/2." Photograph and mat board are very clean and intact. Photograph has a few scratch marks that are barely noticeable. Mat board has a slight crease on the back in the lower-left corner not affecting the front. On the back is handwriting in black ink that identifies thirteen of the fourteen people featured in the portrait. At the top is "Taken Dec. 11 - 1927." The list of people reads, "F. M. Barnum, wife and daughter Minnie, J. F. Adams, Mr. Bean, Mr. Beck[?], Mr. Christianson, Mr. Stiennel, Mr. Loll[?], Mr. Lund[?], Mr. Letterlean[?], Mr. Platt, Mrs. Flora Haan." According to a Sacramento Union article from 1912, the F. M. Barnum in this photograph may be the same Mr. Barnum mentioned in the article, who lived in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and may have been a farmer.. Photographic Image. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 021456.

Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Barry Cassidy Rare Books