Lot 533: Edward Curtis 1904 Photograph, Vanishing Race, Original Framing

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952), The Vanishing Race, 1904 platinum print, signed in ink signed lower right, with blindstamp, COPYRIGHT 1904 BY E.S. CURTIS lower left. Tipped in to original matting, with original plain stained wooden frame. Poem by Ella Higginson pasted en verso of original backing paper. Photograph 6" H x 7 3/4" W. Frame: 12" H x 14" W.

CONDITION: Overall good condition, lacking original glass. Small area of abrasion upper center and faint scratching upper right. 3/16" indentation, lower left corner, possibly associated with blindstamp. Verso: Losses to original backing paper and poem. Backing is fragile and contains old tape.