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THBFramed Donner Party Poster and Donner Party Vials
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300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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- Lot Description
A framed 1879 poster advertising the book, "History of the Donner Party" by C.F. McGlashan together with six glass bottles with a red wax seal, containing a quantity of wood remnants from the Murphy Cabin at Donner Lake. This was the cabin where members of the Donner Party stayed through the winter of 1846/47. Two printed tags dated 1893 remain attached, one with sworn certification of authenticity, and the second indicating the proceeds would be put toward the construction of a monument to the Donner Party. These were originally sold for $1.00. Dimensions: (Framed poster) 13.75"h x 16.5"w; (vials) 2"h. Proceeds from the sale of this item benefits the Placer Co. S.P.C.A. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Poster shows some toning. Did not examine out of frame. Toning and some losses to tags on vials. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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