Description: Original CDV of Mary Jemison (1743-1833) as seen at about the age of 90... before the age of photography, obviously. In 1755 a group of Shawnee Indians captured Mary and her family, eventually killing and scalping her parents and siblings. Mary was eventually purchased by the Senecas, who gave her the name "Dehgewanus", translated as "The White Woman of the Genesee". Her story is a long and fascinating one - I recommend giving it a read on Wikipedia! This is actually a very rare image... I have seen many Olive Oatman photos over the years, but this is the only Jemison CDV I can remember ever seeing for sale. CDV is about 4" x 2.5" with blank back, as produced, and is in very good or better antique condition. Boxed & signed Priority Mail.
Price: 2499.99 USD
Location: Fisherville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-12-06T12:57:31.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Date of Creation: 1875-1885
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Historic & Vintage, History
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Americana, Native American
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
