Description: Very rare original cabinet card (6.5" x 4.25") of Reuben the Guide, an African American man who operated a touring business, where he would escort visitors on trips to Tijuana and Old Mexico. He was a popular character.. the tourists loved his sombrero and five pointed star badge with its ribbon. On the back is signed, in period ink: "Yours for climate Reuben the Guide" It might be hard to see, but the bottom-front of the mount is embossed with the studio, Coonley, San Diego, California. This cabinet card is in very good antique condition with expected age wear, as shown. Boxed & insured Priority Mail.
Price: 3850 USD
Location: Fisherville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-11-22T12:05:30.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Image Orientation: Portrait
Date of Creation: 1885-1895
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Cowboy, Ethnic
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Americana, Cultures & Ethnicities, Fashion, History, Portrait, Social History
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
