Photographed in Eddy or Roswell, New Mexico by Pool & Butler. On the back in period ink is written. Some light research brought up some interesting info about his life. A Texas State penitentiary record shows that in 1901 he got convicted for stealing hogs and was sentenced to 2 years jail time. The record also gives a physical description of him.. 5’11.5, brown eyes, black hair, and left leg shorter than the right, which explains the walking stick. In 1944 Helfer was walking in Fort Worth, Texas, when he was struck and killed by a car. Cabinet card is in very good antique condition with normal age wear and foxing. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Antique: Yes
- Type: Photograph
- Format: Cabinet Card
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities, Western
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Production Technique: Albumen Print
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Subject: Cowboy