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Lot #461
Temperance: Francis Murphy Signed Photograph

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Description

American temperance evangelist (1836-1907) whose labors induced over 16 million people to pledge to abstain from drinking intoxicating liquors. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Murphy by Davis Mahan of Pittsburgh, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, "To Bro. William C. Moorland…a true Christian gentleman, yours in heart, Francis Murphy." In very good condition, with some scuffing at the top and the top corners of the albumen photograph peeling from the mount.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #633 - Ended April 13, 2022





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