Item #31127 Carte-de-Visite of Trotting Horse Greenbacks 2480. C. W. Van Slyke, photographer.

Carte-de-Visite of Trotting Horse Greenbacks 2480

Mason, MI: C.W. Van Slyke, "Artistic Photographer" n.d. [ca. 1880s]. First edition. Unbound. CDV of a painting or print of Greenbacks. Removed from an album, with glue stains on back. Photographer’s name printed on back. Front is lightly stained and rubbed. Ca. 4 x 2 ½ inches. Good. Item #31127

No racing record found for Greenbacks 2480 (b.h. 1882, Princeps-Lorette), but he sired several horses listed in various Wallace volumes. The inscription at his feet reads "Property of ---"; the owner's name is cut off. According to Wallace, he had various owners. Van Slyke (1840-1917) operated a studio in Mason for many years and also served as the town mayor. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.

Price: $40.00

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