1922 Rotogravure American Troops Entering Mexico 24th Infantry Soldiers Army

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the 24th Infantry coming into Mexico from Mimbers. The bottom image shows the American cavalry watering their horses at a little stream. The caption for the top image writes, "Part of the 24th Infantry (colored) as they made their entrance into Mexico from Mimbers, near the Gibson Ranch. The dusty, cactus-strewn waste is typical of a large part of northern Mexico." Francisco "Pancho" Villa, or Jose Arambula, was the commander of the Division of the North in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and was the Mexican Robin Hood. Villa took hacienda land and distributed it to soldiers, peasants and widows. He looted from trains, and led military campaigns in the Madero movement. In March of 1916, Villa raided the town of Columbus, New Mexico, and burned down most of it. Pressured by public outcry, General Pershing and an expeditionary force was sent to capture Villa. Pancho Villa eluded troops for a year, when the American forces withdrew as a result of World War I.

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches; 26 x 39 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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