Emmett Dalton, Two Signed Photographs, One with Tom Mix

Lot 375

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American History, Featuring the Property of N. Flayderman & Co. by Cowan's Auctions

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Lot Description

Lot of 2 silver gelatin photographs, each approx. 7 x 9 in. (sight), inscribed to George Weston Pierson and signed by Emmett Dalton (1871-1937), each dated July 22, 1931, framed, 11 x 9 in. One of the photographs, showing Dalton and famed Western movie star Tom Mix (1880-1940) together, deep in conversation, is also autographed by Mix. The accompanying photograph, which has undergone some water damage, shows Dalton on horseback.

Emmett Dalton was one of fifteen children born to Lewis and Adeline Dalton. His brothers Bob and Grat served briefly as lawmen, but saw more profit as law breakers. They formed a gang, headed by their brother Bob, and robbed banks and trains throughout Oklahoma. The gang decided to rob two banks in the town of Coffeyville, but the job turned into a massacre. Most of the gang members died in a shootout. Miraculously; however, Emmett managed to survive after receiving 23 bullet wounds. The state of Oklahoma tried him and found him guilty of murder. They sentenced him to life in prison, but, after serving 14 years, released him. Seeing opportunity in his notorious fame, he moved to California and became an actor and author. He starred in several Western films, some alongside actor and Hollywood's first Western megastar, Tom Mix. Dalton died in Los Angeles in 1937.

Condition

Dalton and Mix signed photo in very fine condition. Second signed photo of Dalton with some water damage. Dalton's signature is still legible, almost entirely in tact. Neither photo examined outside of frame.
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