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Vintage 3.5" x 5.5” real photo postcard bearing an image of a deceased Emmet Dalton following the infamous Dalton Gang’s bank robbery in Coffeyville, Kansas on October 5th, 1892 where the gang robbed the town's two banks of nearly $25,000 before being ambushed by angry town citizens. Photo is hand-notated at the top, “Emmet Dalton After Raid, age: 21.” In fine condition.

From the archives of famous Old West photographer John Tackett.

John Tackett owned a photography studio in Coffeyville, where he would capture the famous images of the Dalton Gang after the Coffeyville raid. Tackett would also go on to collaborate with Emmett Dalton in order to write, film, produce and distribute a movie about the raid.

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1. John Tackett Archives

2. Jim and Theresa Earle Collection

3. Bonhams Los Angeles

Old West Vintage Postcard Photo: Dalton Gang’s Emmet Dalton (Deceased) (John Tackett Archives)
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