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an old black and white photo of a group of peoplefour black and white photographs of a man and a womanfour old black and white photographs of a woman with different facial expressionsan old black and white photo of four men with different facial expressions
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1398 - Ethnography A collection of 32 ethnographic portrait studies…
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Ethnography A collection of 32 ethnographic portrait studies. Circa 1890. Albumen prints, mounted in groups of four on eight cardboard mounts. 9 x 12 cm. The photographs depict 37 portraits of people from various ethnographic groups. These include, amongst others, people of European, South African and Native American descent. For the most part, they are dressed in Central European fashion and wear hairstyles typical of the late 19th century. Some of the women are wearing small items of jewellery such as earrings and necklaces. The photographs are each hand-inscribed with names; the names appear to be of Dutch origin. – Edges of the cards slightly browned. Photographs slightly faded. Overall, very well preserved. Collection of 32 ethnographic portrait studies. Albumen prints, mounted in groups of four on 8 cards. - The photographs show 37 portraits of individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, including people of European, South African and Indigenous American descent. Most are dressed in Central European fashions and hairstyles typical of the late 19th century. Some of the women wear small items of jewellery, such as earrings and necklaces. Each photograph is annotated with a handwritten name. The names appear to be of Dutch origin. - Card edges slightly browned; photographs slightly faded. Overall, in very good condition.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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