Feb 11, 2010 - Sale 2202

Sale 2202 - Lot 40

Unsold
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
HOWE, JULIA WARD. Photograph dated and Signed, bust portrait by J.E. Purdy, showing the abolitionist and poet looking wistful. Inscribed in the margin below the image. Additionally signed by the photographer at lower right, in pencil. Photographer's blind stamp and imprint, lower left and bottom. Approximately 5 1/2x4 inches (image), approximately 10x8 inches overall; framed. Np, February 1904

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Howe (1819-1910) composed the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and was an influential suffragette and peace activist.