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Up for sale is an excellent estate collection of 17 original late 19th-century photographs, featuring paper Cartes de Visite (CDVs) and original metal Tintypes.
This lot includes notable early Montana Territory studio imprints and historical regional marks, making it a great collection for Western Americana, photo, and regional history enthusiasts.
Lot Highlights & Studio Backmarks:
Montana Photography Imprints:
A. J. Dusseau’s New Gallery – Upper Main St., Butte, Montana Territory (M.T.)
A. J. Dusseau Photographic Art Gallery – Deer Lodge, Montana
Thos. H. Rutter Photographic Artist – Butte City, Montana
M. A. Eckert Artist – Helena, Montana
Other Locations: F. C. Haefer (Calumet, Michigan), M. Nestler (Vevey, Switzerland), and others.
Formats Included:
Paper Carte de Visite (CDV) card portraits
Tintypes / Ferrotypes (including group portraits, couples, and standing figures)
Subjects: Victorian men with elaborate period beards/moustaches, women in period gowns, children, couples, and studio group poses.
Condition & Dimensions:
Sizes: Standard CDV size (~4.5" x 2.5") and various small-to-medium tintype formats.
Condition: Antique vintage condition consistent with age (1860s–1890s). Expect minor edge wear, foxing, corner rounding, light surface scratches, or creasing on select cards as shown. Please review all high-resolution pictures for exact physical details.
