Lot 9
The Last of the Pioneer Missionaries. Cabinet Photograph of Lucy Goodale Thurston (1795-1876), who went to Hawaii in 1819 with her missionary husband, Asa, and six other missionary families; she was the last member of this pioneer group to die. Fine. Minor damage to lower edge of mount; mounting remnant on verso partially covers imprint of photograph M. Dickson, Honolulu. Accompanied by a 23 x 8½ in. "P.C. Advertiser Supplement" from November 25, 1876, giving the memorial discourse of Rev. Walter Frear on Mrs. Thurston's passing. Partial split at horizotal fold and minor paper loss, affecting a few words.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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