Antique Photograph Found in Fresno Traced to New Mexico
What happened
An antique 4-by-5-inch tintype photograph was discovered in Fresno, California, and subsequently traced to Chaves County, New Mexico. The photograph, originally purchased for $2 in 2010, was investigated by Kagin’s Inc. along with historians and facial recognition experts. Researchers identified all 18 individuals shown in the image, which is believed to depict Billy the Kid and members of the Lincoln County Regulators.
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Why it matters
The discovery highlights the high valuation potential of historical artifacts, as the photograph's value increased significantly from its initial purchase price. The investigation required specialized work from experts in Western Americana and rare coins to authenticate and identify the subjects.
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Who's involved
- David McCarthyHistorian who investigated the terrain within Chaves County
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- David McCarthySpeculative
David McCarthy might see an increase in revenue from his specialized investigation services following the successful authentication of the artifact.
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The entities involved
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Chaves County
county in New Mexico, United States
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Fresno
county seat of Fresno County, California, United States