Lot 25

Indian Congress Wild West Expo Sign
Sold
$3,000
Timed Auction
Premier Auction #97
Size
27-3/8 x 40-3/8"
Description
Large, early, nicely detailed paper litho over cardboard sign promoting the Indian Congress wild west midway expo at the 1901 Pan American World’s Fair midway (Courier Litho). It featured live wild west shows, 42 tribes, 700 Indians (including Geronimo, Crazy Snake and various other Indian prisoners of war); booths and educational exhibits, etc. Powerful piece is clean and quite nice overall, w/ minor toning and a little non-offensive light wear (C. 8+/-), in its original frame (newly matted).