Raynors HCA 2017-12
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2017
BARRY, David Francis (1854-1934), Photographer, on his own at about the age of 17 as a photography apprentice to Orland Scott Goff, and became a famous photographer of Native American Indians. He counted as friends such figures as Sitting Bull, Chief Gall, "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Kit Carson, General George Armstrong Custer among other late 1800s notables. Autograph Letter Signed “D.F. Barry” to Mr. Jenkins, on his professional stationary, September 22, 1931, 1pp., pencil. In part, “Recently had call for Photo of Frosted The Noted Sioux Medicine Man - had a little history printed on him - he had some power over the Indians. They claimed he was a wonder - Strong Medicine- ..he was so strong the Soldiers put him on Ball and Chain getting him back here.” VG. ... plus, The “D.F. Barry, Frosted, Sioux Medicine Man,” printing that he is referencing, 5-1/2” x 7,” VG.
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