Rare Antique Southern American Criminal, Oscar Cowan Alabama Cabinet Photo US for Sale

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Rare Antique Southern American Criminal, Oscar Cowan Alabama Cabinet Photo US For Sale

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Rare Antique Southern American Criminal, Oscar Cowan Alabama Cabinet Photo US:
$49.49

UP FOR SALE:Rare Antique Southern American Criminal, Oscar Cowan! Alabama Cabinet Photo! US!
Fantastic Antique Victorian American Cabinet Card Photograph!
Wonderful Portrait of ID\'d Gentleman, \"Oscar Cowan\"
Photographer: Turner & GaultLocation: Gadsden, Alabama (AL)Date: C.1880\'s - 1890
Handsome Young Fellow, Early 20\'s in Age!
Mr. Cowan however was a well known criminal and his exploits canbe found in multiple newspapers of the period! He was arrested inboth Alabama, and Lynn, Massachusetts forfinancial crimes.
He mainly stole minor good and obtained money under false pretenses.
Interestingly enough, Mr. Cowandisappears after 1901.And his wife Florence Lick Cowan, is shown as a \"Widow\" starting in 1900.We are unsure if he actually died, or if he changed his name.
(MORE INFO: News articles featuring Mr. Cowan in both AL and MA areshown at the end of the gallery images. This info is forReference Onlyand does not come with the Cabinet card photograph)
A great piece of 19th Century American Photography Ephemera!
Actual item pictured! Item comes as seen and as is! Please see all photos!Shipping includes insurance & tracking for both buyer and seller\'s protection!If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
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