Remarkable Antique & Advertising Live Auction
1333 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD 57703The Dr. Roger Knutsen Collection featuring rare pieces of South Dakota History, Advertising, Signs, Posters, Native American Art, Political Antiques & more!
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$75.00 – cjn77
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Beautifully framed and matted scenes include President Taft at the 1100 foot level Homestake; RARE; Lead cathedral interior, very interesting images, 29"x16"
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$275.00 – cr1953
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Original photo, 22" x 16", beautifully framed in matching colors, frame looks to be original
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$100.00 – dakotadan1!
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Cannot verify authenticity of Harrison signature, but an original deed with some creases, otherwise in perfect condition; period Frame; 18.5"x14.5"
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Rapid City scenes American Federation of Labor and Bricklayers Masons Union; Early 1900s era, lots of action, professionally matted and framed, 16.5 x21"
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Beautiful original photo professionally framed and matted,19"x16"; super image of early Chevy cars
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this one shows a Hudson vehicle for $1550 delivered; lots of action and other prices visible; beautifully framed and matted, 19"x16";
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$50.00 – redwing
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Believe this was artwork for a cigar box, Excellent graphics, beautifully framed & matted, very attractive piece, 18"x18"
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Believe this is a copy of the original, but beautifully framed and matted Rise photo of Rapid City, 21"x11.25"
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$400.00 – cr1953
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Professionally framed original, excellent condition; 19"x13"
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17"x13", great original picture, professionally framed & matted in a gold accented frame
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$75.00 – dakotadan1!
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1920s era, provenance on the back of frame, won essay prize at National Exhibition Rockefeller Center; all original including mat and frame 17.5"x 20.5"
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Great variety of points, 39 total, professionally mounted, 24"x14"
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Great variety of points, 46 total professionally mounted, 24"x14"
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Great variety of points, 83 total, professionally mounted & framed 16"x25"
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$350.00 – gaalbi
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Appears to be a proof of a Coca-Cola advertisement probably from the 1940's era image, 28"x17, beautifully framed & matted
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Appears to be a proof of a Coca-Cola advertisement from the 1940s, beautiful image, 28"x17", beautifully framed & matted
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$125.00 – jctoys
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Excellent image showing signs & cars including the Sunshine Garage! Pro framed & matted some staining, but otherwise well preserved 30"x9.5:
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$75.00 – jacks84
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Excellent condition; published by United States Geological Survey. 23"x24", beautifully framed and matted
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Original excellent condition probably from 1940s distinguished and weathered looking Native American photographer Fiske beautifully framed and matted 15" x 18"
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$135.00 – bluehorn
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Original excellent condition Black & White photo, probably from 1940s distinguished and weathered looking Native American; photographer Fisk; beautifully framed and matted 15" x 18"
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Original photo with all of the graphic details in a beautiful frame and nicely matted too; would look good on any wall 23"x29"
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Beautifully framed and matted with great detail, 20"x24"
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$25.00 – redwing
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Beautifully framed and matted with great detail, 20"x24"
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$150.00 – bearsuit01
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works; graphics good; scratches and chips on paint but consistent with age; great antique advertising piece that would originally sit on a back bar; 22"x10"; all wood, looks like the cap is a replacement or at least repainted
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A truly unique device that has typewritten city names, suggested routes and suggestion (always Reptile Gardens) in early rolodex like form; great advertising on outside; a must have BH historical item, mostly plastic, clean and nice; 10.25"x9"
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$1,550.00 – 4320
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Works great! But does has a line through the middle of the scene which does not detract from image and is fairly common ; some plastic damage lower left this is the iconic Hamm's beer motion sign! 34"x 17.5"; no shipping
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$900.00 – jacks84
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Excellent condition. works great, background fades in & out to Hamm's, Goblets & Stars; 21.5"x16"
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$650.00 – krka2426
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Excellent condition down to plants in the planter. Background changes color--rotates from a sunrise & sunset; 13"x9.5”; works good, clean and nice original
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$500.00 – krka2426
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22 1/4"x18", works, background is wavy like most, used original, looks better when lighted
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24" across, neon works great, clock is not working, hand painted lens with the "Howards Mobil Service", face is old decal and original; we sold this clock to Dr. Knutsen many years ago; came out of the Watertown, SD area; no shipping
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$1,600.00 – jacks84
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Works with great graphics; new movement; face with some staining, otherwise all original and works. Lima Ohio decal on back;18.5" across; no shipping
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$250.00 – dakotadan1!
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Plastic sign with metal can; said to be Rapid City original; wear consistent with age; probably 1960s era lights up and works good; by Custom Signs; 15”x18"; quite small for this style of sign, believe this is a salesman sample
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$775.00 – jacks84
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Very unusual & rare piece. Beautiful mountain Rushmore scene; Caption right lower corner explains construction milestones probably hung in a commercial business or possibly a bus/train station. Believe original frame/light box. 37"x31” is backlit by fluorescent bulbs and works great; very impressive piece; no shipping; one of the highlights of the auction!
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$550.00 – husker
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The outside lens or glass is reproduction, but the clock is otherwise original & works; beautiful graphics and a great addition to any setting; there is a extra outside glass that is included, 16" across;
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$9,000.00 – brislot
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16"x24", original mounting bracket on the back, some slight fading and general wear, but a super graphic sign from the Old West days, made in Beaver Falls, PA
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$120.00
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24.5"x28.5", has a crack all the way through the left side, original stand on the back so it can sit behind a bar or hang on the wall, not perfect, but a great look & probably Pre-Prohibition sign
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$50.00 – brislot
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9"x13.5", some scuffs, small chip in the celluloid on the top, original cardboard back is a little water warped/damaged
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each 15" long, the A-B one is nice with some light wear, the Bud one has heavy cracking to the celluloid, sells as a set for one money
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$110.00 – buffalomaid
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Painted on pressed wood, some general wear, 24"x12"
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Great graphics of their mascot, needs light cleaning, 20.5x28", paper mounted to a cardboard back, almost looks like it could be a sample art piece
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$425.00 – dakotaviking
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Mint condition & beautifully framed & matted. Graphics of the President and VP; appears to have never been used because has attached coupon taken by ticket taker; actual ticket 9.5"x4.75"; with frame 13.25"x8.25"
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Cartoon caricatures of Hitler and Tojo in early “Prevent Forest Fire” advertising published by United States Dept of Ag & Forest Service; remarkable image in near mint condition, original 28.5"x22"
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$75.00 – vikings430
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Plastic original three dimensional Welcome sign for 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, FL. Unique and beautiful; Some flattening in the right corner, otherwise killer graphics in shadowbox 23.5"x29.75", very thin plastic
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$50.00 – 57lincoln
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Published by Giles Lithograph NYC. Excellent original condition with great graphics & colors, 18"x18", pro framed and triple matted; looks like it might have been used for a cigar box artwork
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dated 1832, original, good condition, pretty good color for being nearly 200-year old piece of cloth! 15.5"x19.5", in an old frame too
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$50.00 – kentmsm
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Done by sailors to their loved ones when on voyage. 19th century British piece. Old frame & good condition 20.5"x14.5”; very unique & well made
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$175.00 – rosco
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Excellent condition; works and chimes great; 16"x25"
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$140.00 – cowpoke995
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8 day clock, clean, runs & chimes great; very attractive refinished and overhauled with original brass, 23.25x15"
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No visible chips or cracks; beautiful exterior chimes, has engraving on the original back brass cover, but cannot read,
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one labelled 1775; pan American exposition 1901; Ft Dearborn Massacre; Clara Barton among many interesting others, several are probably Sterling Silver, this is an old collection in an old original showcase
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labelled different states including Mont. Kentucky, as well cities including Denver; matches the previous lot, I'm sure several are sterling silver, in an old display box
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$200.00 – dakotawarcollege
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A lot are South Dakota related, includes 2 with Abe Lincoln and fascinating pieces of history; most in good shape with wear consistent with age; nicely framed; 17.25"x21";
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$1,200.00 – pachintuchas
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Many campaign buttons as early as 1900s to JFK as well as advertising pieces. All in excellent condition and fascinating to look at; beautifully displayed in shadow box 19" x 24 1/2"; also includes an early KAMO Coffee, So. Omaha Commission Co. w/ a buffalo, PEP pins and others
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Mounted on a burlap frame, old collection
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$145.00 – dakotadan1!
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Mounted on a burlap frame, old collection
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printed on Cloth and published by Times Steam Print, Deadwood; 22" x 17”; PROBABLY NOT ANOTHER LIKE IT, shows some age, but not bad, nicely displayed, this refers to the West River Gayville, SD (Yes, there are TWO Gayville's in SD!)
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$2,900.00 – kentmsm
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100% beads on all the sides and even the bottom! A beautiful, highly designed conversation piece with American flag motifs; leather handle and interior are worn, but clasps all work and beads are all there and no loose piece; a real attention getter in Dr. Knutsen’s office 18.5"x11.5"; a stunning piece of Native American bead work!
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Fancy in good shape; 55" x 10.5"; heavy bead work
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Beautifully beaded; 11.5" x 9" gorgeous work of art, beaded on both sides and the strap, zippered
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baby or child sized; perfect condition with supple leather and beautiful beading; 12.5”x17”; a great piece of Native American clothing
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$25.00 – beaner
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Beautiful supple leather, beads and fur, 8”x6”, excellent condition
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Beautiful well detailed horse with lots of stuff riding on him, 10"x7", shows some age
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leather covered with great tail, 11"x10" unique, missing ears and mane, but another early toy
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10" x 5"; paint almost perfect the two sides appear to be tied together in four places with old string, shows no wear from use or handling, age & origin unknown
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10"x13", some curling on the edge, he was an Arika Chief from ND who guided Lewis & Clark to Mandan; he spoke 11 languages, and was invited to Washington DC to represent the Indian people
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$300.00 – bookbuyer605
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Beautiful graphics with gold on black original frame; excellent condition 14.75"x26"
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$250.00 – jctoys
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Excellent graphics, beautifully framed & matted; this is a iconic and original poster; faint crease small chip right upper corner 31"x45.5";
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$400.00 – corn&beans
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Rare original frame and matting of New York Life Insurance building in New York City (which still exist today). Believe pergola above clock is gold plate; 19th century scenery signed and numbered 97. Lithograph by HA Rost Printing and Publishing NYC; 40"x48; no shipping
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Beautifully framed and matted with great images which give appropriate description of the movie; some creases but otherwise excellent original condition; 37"x49"
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Professionally framed; some foxing & creasing, but overall very good condition; circa 1917; 40.5"x43.25"; large & impressive; no shipping
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60 postcards of various South Dakota scenes. Mainly from the early 20th century including the Badlands, Deadwood’s Gem Variety Theater and Dance Hall and more; all are artistically arranged to enable maximal stimulation to the viewer’s eye; a central attraction at Dr. Knutsen’s office for over 30 years; beautifully framed and matted 30.5"x45"; no shipping
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60 postcards of various South Dakota scenes all captioned and mainly from the early 20th century ranging from Crystal Cave to Bridal Veil Falls; artistically arranged to enable maximum stimulation to the viewer’s eye; a central attraction at Dr. Knutsen’s office for over 30 years, beautifully framed and matted 41”x 45"; no shipping
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60 postcards of various South Dakota scenes all captioned and mainly from the early 20th century ranging from ‘Freak reflection at Sylvan Lake’ to ‘Devil’s Highway, & Badlands; artistically arranged to enable maximum stimulation to the viewer’s eye; a central attraction at Dr. Knutsen’s office for over 30 years, beautifully framed and matted, 41”x45”; no shipping
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60 postcards of various South Dakota scenes all captioned and mainly from the early 20th century ranging from ‘horsing around old style’ to Buffalo Bill 1906; artistically arranged to enable maximum stimulation to the viewer’s eye; a central attraction at Dr. Knutsen’s office for over 30 years; beautifully framed and matted, 41"x45"; no shipping
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All in excellent condition, clean & legible; they are from his mother and his wife including a July fourth 1927 telegram from his mother congratulating him and bearing him good wishes for beginning of work! Original and very rare tells his story professionally mounted; 23" x 31”provenance included, includes some other supplemental literature that was found with these originally. Dr. Knutsen bought these at an auction in the 1970's that included several pieces from Gutzon's personal collection; truly one of a kind piece of National & South Dakota history!
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These are glossy in good condition photos taken around 1949 by a photographer other than Bill Grothe ; provenance furnished on the back very interesting; beautifully framed and matted; 39"x27"
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Do not know the name of this distinguished looking man, but these are excellent glossy, B&W photos; pro framed & matted, 39.5"x14"
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Super collection, all beautifully framed & matted, 19"x39", super collection
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Beautifully framed and matted; Very interesting, one scene just shows waist down cowboy bucked off a bull, another shows a cowboy head first down in the air bucked off by a bull ; classic cowboy antique! 32"x13"
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Performers identified as well as the event, another great set, 32"x8"
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Copyright 1909 RJ Bandholz, Des Moines, IA. original photo resolution; excellent condition; even shows signs on buildings; small crease right lower corner; 49"x13"
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RARE Original with lots of action including native American clothing, flags, ‘Hidden City’ sign ‘7 miles south of Rapid City as well as Days of '76 Deadwood sign; was July 30 or 31 and Aug 1 and 2; Rise photo; real history!
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Copyright 1909 RJ Bandholz, Des Moines, IA. Original photo excellent resolution down to the smokestacks, beautifully framed, 49"x12"
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Original glossy B&W photo; beautifully framed with great vistas of the town and mine; 36" x 9", has some crease marks
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Original photo dated October 26, 1918; appears to be signed by the photographer; excellent depiction of automobiles, buildings, signs, and of course the Alamo; in original frame; 42"x9"
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Probably a copy, but professionally framed and matted, looks to be in vicinity of Rapid City High School, some are looking at Coolidge and some at the camera, very interesting, 35"x12"
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“Yard Long” appears to be at the Deadwood Pavilion, pro matted & framed; could be some hospital employed nuns on left end, interesting clothing & hats; original; 40"x14"
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Congressman Williamson looks to be in front row, original, framed & matted; interesting patriotic themes with kids sucking Popsicles; 43"x15"
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Probable a copy, pro framed & matted, several 1920s cars visible, 34"x12"
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Provenance included, original photo, copyright 1907 by E.L. Curtis, beautifully framed & matted, a true work of art! 22.5"x30"
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Ca. 1956; excellent condition performing with the Jordanaires; beautifully framed & matted, 21.25"x29.5”, some minor discoloration, but a great original Young Elvis poster!
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Minimal creases right upper corner otherwise excellent; soldiers, cowboys and Indians along with at least one clown, 33"x11.5"; beautifully framed & matted original
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Cowboys Indians in full dress plus the band; beautifully framed and matted 41"x12.25”; original
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Pretty girls, Clows, cowboys and Indians! 37.5" x11"; beautifully framed & matted original
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Features people holding advertising signs from Franklin Hotel to Butternut Coffee; all the other usual players in great frame, 32"x8.75;
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shows the LEMMON CLOWN BAND along with all the other characters; nicely framed, original, 43”x11”
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Original and near mint, believe original frame, by Black Hills Studios, dated Sept 6, 1936 fascinating piece of BH history! 25”x9”
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Rare document signed by cowboy Bill Linderman from 1965 giving his approval for Holt County Fair and Rodeo; original post card of Bud Linderman riding a bucking bronc included; Bud's image is the one used as the logo by the Rodeo Cowboy Association
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Original framed photo by Curtis with mini photos of firehouse and firemen; 13”x10”; does not show a truck, horse drawn carts only, so believe it's from about 1900
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19th century advertising sign; including frame 24”x101”, but does have a central crack with slight shatter at top; gold framed pictures excellent as is coat of arms; not perfect, but rare and still exists, no shipping