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      • [CIVIL WAR] -- [CUSHMAN, Pauline (1833-1893)]. GERMON, Washington L. (1823-1877), photographer. Half plate daguerreotype of Pauline Cushman. Philadelphia, PA: 1859-1860.
        Nov. 15, 2021

        [CIVIL WAR] -- [CUSHMAN, Pauline (1833-1893)]. GERMON, Washington L. (1823-1877), photographer. Half plate daguerreotype of Pauline Cushman. Philadelphia, PA: 1859-1860.

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        [CIVIL WAR] -- [CUSHMAN, Pauline (1833-1893)]. GERMON, Washington L. (1823-1877), photographer. Half plate daguerreotype of Pauline Cushman. Philadelphia, PA: 1859-1860. Half plate daguerreotype. (Excellent clarity, abrasions to plate, likely from cleaning.) Housed in full gilt pressed paper case with floral motif (occasional minor scuffs). Germon's "702 Chest. St. Phila." mark stamped to brass mat. Provenance: Jackie Eubanks Collection. (Letter from Jackie Eubanks, indicating that she owned the image nearly 25 years).   A three-quarter length studio portrait of Cushman taken prior to the war. She stands with her arms crossed looking confidently into the camera. Wearing a dark dress with a white collar with her coiled, uncoiffed hair framing her face. Cushman (1833-1897) was an aspiring teenage actress when she became involved in espionage on behalf of the Union. Caught with incriminating information, Cushman was sentenced to be executed as a spy and saved only by the timely arrival of Federal troops at her prison in Shelbyville, TN. Lincoln awarded Cushman an honorary major's commission and she engaged in cloak and dagger work until growing notoriety blew her cover. With the benefit of a populist biography, Cushman toured the country speaking about her wartime exploits and profiting from the sale of CDVs. [With:] CHRISTEN, William J. Pauline Cushman: Spy of the Cumberland. Roseville, MN: Edinborough Press, 2006. 8vo. Illustrated. Original publisher's black cloth with illustrated dust jacket. FIRST EDITION.  

        Hindman
      • Washington Lafayette Germon, Philadelphia. Albumen or albumenized salt print.
        Jun. 26, 2020

        Washington Lafayette Germon, Philadelphia. Albumen or albumenized salt print.

        Est: $300 - $600

        Washington Lafayette Germon, Philadelphia. 8 x 6 inch oval on 11 5/8 x 9 ½ inch mount with decorative framing. This is an albumen or albumenized salt print. These are sisters, possibly twins. Embossed identification “Germon, 702 Chestnut Street, Phila” is beneath the print. He was at that address in 1860, having previously been a partner with McLees, making wonderful daguerreotypes. This is a fine example to compare with some similar daguerreotypes. Here is a link to a PDF that makes it easy to browse the offerings.

        Be-Hold
      • Washington Lafayette Germon (American, 1822-1877) Hand-tinted Ninth-plate Daguerreotype of a Woman with a Floral Hair Decoration, stamp
        May. 16, 2014

        Washington Lafayette Germon (American, 1822-1877) Hand-tinted Ninth-plate Daguerreotype of a Woman with a Floral Hair Decoration, stamp

        Est: $200 - $300

        Washington Lafayette Germon (American, 1822-1877) Hand-tinted Ninth-plate Daguerreotype of a Woman with a Floral Hair Decoration, stamped "W.L. GERMON" and "168 CHEST ST PHILA" on brass mat l.l. and l.r., respectively, in an embossed leather case. Condition: Minor tarnish and surface accretions, possible dust or accretions in glass, split case with repaired spine, case gently worn, cover slightly warped, velvet pad faded, not examined out of case. Provenance: A private New England collection.

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