Cabinet Card.

AUCTION 59 | Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art

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Lot 237

DREYFUS, CAPTAIN ALFRED.

Cabinet Card.

Silver print photograph mounted on a blank-backed card with ink stamped photographer’s credits “William M. Vander Weyde, New York.” 6.5 x 4.25 inches.

c. 1907:

Est: $300 - $400

PRICE REALIZED $400

Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish captain in the French army, was accused of high treason for allegedly spying on behalf of Germany. Before Dreyfus’ innocence could be proven, he was forced out of the Army and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Isle in the Guyanas. Dreyfus was eventually released from prison and restored to his rightful rank in the army. This photograph depicts Dreyfus in full French artillery uniform after he was exonerated of all charges.