OURAY
Town of Ouray, Fourth of July Celebration, circa 1895, main street. Image dimensions: 6-3/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches. Interestingly enough, not a saloon in sight!
Price: $425.00
Boudoir-card photo: Snow Storm, July 3, 1898, Ouray, Colorado.
On back of original mount: “From Beaumont Curio Store, Ouray, Colo., Master Lin Meeker, Prop.” July 3, 1898.
Very good details, resulting from near strong contrasts and tones.
Condition of photograph and mount: very good plus to near fine.
Price: $450.00
Boudoir card photo: Bear Creek Falls and Toll Gate, photographed by Tracht & Glew, circa 1901.
Bear Creek Falls and Toll Gate, along the Otto Mears toll road between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado.
Original photograph taken by William Henry Jackson. This appears to be a “pirated” albumen image by Tracht & Glew, Scenic Photographers, Outside Groups and Burro Parties A Specialty. Ruxton Avenue, Manitou, Colo.
Deep tones and contrasts and vibrant detail.
Both photograph and mount in fine condition.
Price: $350.00
Boudoir-card-sized photo: River Side Tunnel, Ouray Toll Road, Ouray, Colo. Moore Photo #82.
Deep tones and contrasts on this original G. W. Moore photograph, resulting in excellent detail.
Tunnel through snow slide — covering toll road — was 400 feet in length and 40 feet high. Circa 1888.
On back of original mount: “G. W. Stong & Co., Jewelers, Ouray, Colo. Rocky Mountain Views. Souvenir Spoons and Mineral Specimens.” Mount condition: near fine.
Photograph in near fine condition.
Price: $495.00