D.F. Barry Photographs of Reno's Crossing and Bluffs at

Lot of 2 silver gelatin photographs, 6 x 8 in. (sight), matted and housed together in 9.5 x 11 in. folio. D.F. Barry: Superior, WI, ca 1890s. With Barry's blindstamp on each print at center right. Housed in Barry's original presentation folio with blindstamp at right below each image and his Superior, WI studio label affixed on verso of folder. Originally taken by Barry in 1886 during the 10th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the scenes document the area where Marcus Reno first crossed and headed toward the Indian Village as well as the bluffs that Reno's command climbed after their retreat from the timber. Each photograph includes two “x” marks in ink.

Provenance: Descended Directly in the Family of Eagle Woman Who All Look At; The Estate of Leo and Margaret Harmon
Condition Report: Photograph of first crossing has lightened a bit. Photo of bluffs with strong contrast. Few minor spots on each print. Otherwise in very good condition. Some wear to folio, including partial separation at folds. Manuscript captions on back of folio.