Benjamin Upton (American, 1818-1910). Cabinet card photograph depicting Fort Ripley in 1862 in Minnesota. Titled “Fort Ripley, Minnesota 1862.” An ink inscription below the photograph indicates the waterfront as the Mississippi River. Numbered “7” in ink along the upper right corner of the mat. Stamped along the verso “Published by E. A. Bromley, Minneapolis, from the original Upton negatives.” and “Hill Reference Library St. Paul” along with a library catalog number in pencil. There is a small loss to the upper right corner of the mat.

Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library. Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items.

Unframed: Height: 6 in x width: 8 1/4 in.
Matted: Height: 10 in x width: 12 in.