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I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I'm saddened to hear that the family of abolitionist John Brown let a photo of him slip out of family hands (apparently a necessity to pay medical bills). On the other hand, anyone who pays almost $100,000 for it is likely to take good care of it. Guess I'll rest in the hope that the mystery buyer was representing a museum.
Rare John Brown Photo Sells for $97,750
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hey Megan-
it was purchased by a museum-the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. (well known for an awesome collection of daguehttp://www.nelson-atkins.org/blog/2007/12/museum_acquires_rare_and_impor.htmlrreotypes. see
Posted by gwen | December 14, 2007 4:30 PM
Posted on December 14, 2007 16:30
Hey Gwen,
Phew! That's great news! Thanks for the update!
Take care,
Megan
Posted by Megan | December 14, 2007 4:34 PM
Posted on December 14, 2007 16:34
Sounds like this story will have a happy ending. Unfortunately, the story of a Geneva Bible being cut up to raise funds for a church roof, does not. See the story here at The Genealogue.
Posted by Miriam Robbins Midkiff | December 15, 2007 4:10 PM
Posted on December 15, 2007 16:10
Hi Miriam,
Yeah, my heart just sank when I read that. I understand where they're coming from, but how sad.
Megan
Posted by Megan | December 15, 2007 4:13 PM
Posted on December 15, 2007 16:13