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1908 Original RIFLE RANGE Fort McPherson Antique Photo Lot US ARMY M T Brown
Type: PhotographFormat: Panoramic / Large Format Silver Gelatin PrintYear of Production: 1908Subject: Military & Wartime, Infantry Training, ArchitectureRegion of Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, USAPhotographer: M.T. Brown
# Rare 1908 Antique Military Photograph Lot – Fort McPherson, Georgia (M.T. Brown)
Up for sale/sale is a historically significant pair of original, turn-of-the-century silver gelatin military photographs documenting life at Fort McPherson, Georgia, in early 1908. These pieces offer an exceptional, crisp look into the post-Spanish-American War garrison life of the U.S. Army Infantry.
### Photo 1: U.S. Barracks Panorama (Signed & Dated)
* **Inscription:** Crisp, contemporary handwritten ink in the left margin reads: *"U.S. Barracks Ft. McPherson Ga. Feb 10th 1908. Photo by M. T. Brown."*
* **Subject Matter:** A wide-angle panoramic view capturing the expansive grounds, grand military barracks, and architectural layouts of the southwest Atlanta post.
* **Significance:** Features the rare signature of M.T. Brown, a prominent regional documentary photographer of the era.
### Photo 2: Infantry Target Rifle Range (Companion Piece)
* **Subject Matter:** A fascinating "behind-the-scenes" companion photograph showing an outdoor military rifle range. A line of white, square targets is clearly visible set up downrange against a dense treeline.
* **Provenance:** While unsigned, this print utilizes the exact same dark grey mounting board, sepia/silver-gelatin tone, dimensions, and photographic styling as the signed barracks print, confirming it is from the exact same February 1908 M.T. Brown series.
### Condition Report
Both photographs remain affixed to their original, heavy dark grey studio mounting boards. The prints exhibit excellent contrast and crisp details. [Insert any specific notes here, e.g., "Minor edge wear to the mounting board corners, but the photographic surfaces are well-preserved with no major silvering or water damage."]
This cohesive pair is an exceptional find for collectors of United States military history, early 20th-century weaponry/training ephemera, or Atlanta/Georgia regional history.
