Rare African American Cowboy Signed Reuben the Guide San Diego California 1800s unusual and I have no reason

and I have no reason to doubt that… a comparison photo of Cary I found online shows quite a few similarities

There are small mold spiders throughout the image - basically any tan colored spot you see is a mold spider

There is normal wear and aging

I'm wondering if this is BVH

Rare African American Cowboy Signed Reuben the Guide San Diego California 1800s unusual and I have no reasonVery 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