THEODORE ROOSEVELT? parade ON HORSEBACK sample photo for PONY PREMO camera c1900 For Sale

Is that Theodore Roosevelt (the future President of the United States) on horseback - leading a group of soldiers in a parade down Main St. in Rochester, NY somewhere near the turn of the 19th to 20th century in this vintage photograph? I wish I knew for sure, but I don\'t. The resemblance is certainly there and he was famous for riding horses with his Rough Riders and the US Cavalry at this time. If it\'s Roosevelt, was he still in the First US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment or was he possibly Governor of New York State at the time the photo was taken?

What I do know for sure is that the names of the various businesses in the background confirm the location as being Main St. East in Rochester, NY which is about 20 miles from where I purchased the photograph. I also know that Roosevelt did in fact visit Rochester at least eight times between 1898 and 1914, I just haven\'t been able to discover if he was ever on horseback in a parade down Main street. So, further research will have to be done by the new owner to determine whether this photograph depicts the future President or not.

What makes this cross-collectable additionally interesting is that the Rochester Optical Company of Rochester, NY thought enough of the image to use it as a promotional piece and had it printed as a \"sample photograph\" because it had been made with one of their Pony Premo cameras. Printing on the mat underneath the photo on the front, and also on the back, says \"Made with Pony Premo.\"

The 4\" x 5\" circa 1900 original photograph is in excellent condition with great contrast and tones and only a small amount of surface soiling. Please see photos to judge the photograph\'s condition.

If anyone can confirm the identity of the man on horseback leading his troops, I would love to hear from you.

Please email me if you have any questions (search for \"Rob McElroy\" and \"Buffalo, NY\" on Google and you will find me).

Note: All photographs appearing in this listing are the copyright of Rob McElroy (2018) and may not be copied, duplicated, transferred, transmitted, or in any way displayed (electronically or in print) without express written permission. This includes restrictions on any internet or website display, usage or transfer.

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