Very Rare 1860s CDV Father Pierre-Jean De Smet 1st Catholic Indian Missionary farming Turn-of-the-century lumberjacks link hands around

Turn-of-the-century lumberjacks link hands around a massive

all in half cases and in very good antique condition

1814) and his wife

Housed in a nice 1840s leather case that is complete and intact with no repairs

Very Rare 1860s CDV Father Pierre-Jean De Smet 1st Catholic Indian Missionary farming Turn-of-the-century lumberjacks link hands aroundVery rare and original CDV of Father DeSmet, who was the first Catholic missionary to the Indians of the Platte and upper Missouri region. Born in Belgium, he was the most active missionary in the western world for over 30 years. He explored the plains and mountains, crossed the continent several times, founding missions wherever he went. This photo was taken by Nichols & Howard of St. Louis, Missouri. The bottom of the mount has been trimmed, and the