Rare African American Cowboy Signed Reuben the Guide San Diego California 1800s slave push-button leather case

push-button leather case

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Rare African American Cowboy Signed Reuben the Guide San Diego California 1800s slave push-button leather caseVery rare original cabinet card (6. 5" x 4. 25") of Reuben the Guide, an African American man who operated a touring business, where he would escort visitors on trips to Tijuana and Old Mexico. He was a popular character.. the tourists loved his sombrero and five pointed star badge with its ribbon. On the back is signed, in period ink: "Yours for climate Reuben the Guide" It might be hard to see, but the bottom front of the mount is embossed with the