Sale 2471 - Printed & Manuscript African Americana, March 29, 2018

276 276 c   (MILITARY—WORLD WAR ONE.) Salesman’s sample photo case. Two hand-colored photographs, each about 13 x 8 inches to sight, each under curved glass and felt- lined mats, mounted in a sturdy hinged briefcase with latches and a handle, 11 x 16 x 2 1 / 2 inches; moderate wear and oxidation to the exterior, the interior including photographs well-preserved. Np, circa 1918 [800/1,200] The photographs depict an African-American seaman at left, and soldier at right—the soldier wearing the distinctive high collar and puttee leg coverings of the World War One era. Neither man is identified. Perhaps these two young men were brothers, and this case was owned by their family. More likely, this was a sample case, carried by a traveling photograph salesman who was targeting the African-American market. 277 c   (MILITARY—WORLDWAR ONE.) U.S.A.—For Democracy. Photograph, 19 x 13 inches oval to sight; two long repaired closed tears through image. In orig- inal gilt oval frame with convex glass and patriotic motifs, minor wear and repairs, stur- dily rebacked. Np, circa 1918? [500/750] A portrait of an unidentified young African-Amer- ican soldier, produced with a printed decorative border full of patriotic motifs: an eagle bearing a ribbon reading “U.S.A.” and two crossed flags labeled “For Democracy.” 277