RARE MUMPER GETTYSBURG CDV – HANCOCK AVENUE AND CEMETERY RIDGE

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Levi "Lee" Mumper was born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1843. The second of seven children born to farm couple Samuel and Catherine (Shultz) Mumper, he completed a public-school education before becoming a cabinetmaking apprentice. In August 1862, the 19-year-old entered the Civil War by enlisting in Pennsylvania's Volunteer Infantry, Company I of the 127th Regiment. During the next nine months, he served under Colonel William W. Jennings. After his term of enlisted expired in May of 1863, Pvt. Mumper elected to settle in Gettysburg rather than re-enlisting. Although he was likely introduced to photography during his military service, it was only after meeting local photographers Charles and Isaac Tyson that his formal education commenced in earnest.

By 1864, the photographic novice went professional and purchased Samuel Weaver's studio located on Middle Street in downtown Gettysburg. "Mumper & Co." capitalized on the town's Civil War fame by recreating combat scenes on their actual locales. Mr. Mumper quickly established an impressive professional reputation rivaling the Tysons and another local Civil War photographer, William H. Tipton. He soon relocated to a larger gallery at 25 Baltimore Street, which specialized in the regionally popular battlefield stereoviews, and subsequently built up a sizeable clientele.

This Mumper CDV features a view of the iconic Cemetery Ridge from The Angle to the Round Tops.  Webb avenue can be seen at right and familiar monuments trace the Union line.  This photo pre-dates the Pennsylvania Monument, dating it to the very early 1910’s or late 1800’s.  The mounting card is in good condition with no edge or corner loss.  The image is clear but there is paper loss in several small areas across the photo as shown. A negative label reads “VIEW FROM TOWER. HANCOCK AVE.”  The reverse is clean, and a partially legible stamped label is present.  Faintly visible are the words “Mumper and Co. Photographic Artists, 25 Baltimore St. GETTYSBURG, PA.” – along with the outline of a Greek themed figure drawing attention to the sections of text.  Overall measurements are 4” x 2.45”.

An uncommon piece of early Gettysburg history, perfect for any collection.  [cla][ph:L]

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