Stereoview Abolitionist Charles Sumner Skeleton Leaves Memorial 1874 John Soule

Description: Photographer: John P. Soule, 199 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts Title: Skeleton Leaves (I.L. Rogers) Date: 1874 Medium: Stereo View albumen on printed card Size of Image: na Size of Mount: 3 ¼ x 6 7/8 inches Condition: Rich tonal image, with some rubbing/soiling front/back, corners/edges rubbed. Other: Charles Sumner (1811-1874), American statesman and politician from Massachusetts was known for his inspiring and powerful oratory skills and his leadership in antislavery efforts during the Civil War and Reconstruction. He was severely beaten on the floor of the US Senate by South Caroline Representative Preston Brooks for his efforts to abolitionist views and was a confidant of Abraham Lincoln although he was a leader in the Radical Republicans. The production of Skeleton or Phantom leaves and still-lifes became a popular Victorian pastime in the 1860s and 1870s, often recorded photographically. At least two books were published at the time outlining the process. This particular wreath was registered by I.L. Rogers for copyright in 1874 at the Library of Congress. Rogers made several different Lincoln Memorial Phantom or Skeleton Leaves stereoviews through other publishers as well. John Soule, active from 1860 to about 1880 in the Boston area, is known for his views of the New England region as well as his stereoviews of Yosemite. His brother William was also a noted photographer of this era. Soule sold his interests in the Soule Photographic Company in the 1880s and moved to Seattle, Washington where he was active in the 1880s through 1890s. This is recorded in several genealogical compendiums, although few photo histories seem to acknowledge this link. Send questions. We are currently listing a diverse selection of photography and art. Please check back frequently to see the new listings in both our auctions and our eBay Store. Take a minute and click on the link to my eBay store in the upper right corner of this page. Thanks. International bidders please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges on international sales are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs service to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight or shipping company or when you pick up the item. Please do not confuse these charges as additional shipping charges. We cannot mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts.” U.S. and International government regulations prohibit this. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Location: Ithaca, New York

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