Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Quilt
- A rectangular quilt made from pieced commercial cotton, wool and silk cut and arranged in a log cabin and diamond design. Colors on the quilt include lavender, red, beige and blue. It is edged with black piping and braided wool.
- [between 1850 and 1860]
- Julian - side view - Santa Fe, N.M.
- Julian Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico poses for a half-length, side portrait. His long hair is tied with braided strings and hangs on either side of his chest. He wears an earring in his left ear. He and his wife, Maria, are...
- Artists--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Martínez, Julián, San Ildefonso Pueblo potter.; Martínez, María Montoya.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1910-1920.
- [1912?]
- White girl found with the Gros Ventre Indians, hand resting on top of chair, dressed in Indian garb, full length
- Unindentifed girl found with Gros Ventre, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing earrings, braided hair, shawl wrapped around shoulders, and moccasins; believed to have been a captive.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Mary, Gros Ventre, seated, elaborate blouse, full length
- Mary, Gros Ventre female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing earrings, braided hair, necklaces, bead and seashell work on yoke of dress, wide leather belt at waist, bracelets, and moccasins.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Mary, Atsina Indian.
- [1880?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of an infant in a wrought iron and probably braided wicker baby carriage. The baby has a curl on top of its head and sits and smiles.
- Baby carriages--1890-1910.; Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Western History Subject Index
- BOUDLER, COLORADO. THEATERS. BRAIDED CIRCLE
- Boy
- Studio portrait of a boy dressed in a tailored wool pinstripe suit with a jacket, cut out at the waist, and a skirt. The jacket has decorative braided cord frogs. He wears stockings and high leather shoes with buttons. He holds a cane with a...
- Boys--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Portrait of a boy
- Studio portrait of a boy in a sailor suit. The boy has his hair parted and wears a sailor cap, a probably wool jacket with high cuffs, stripes and a star, knickers, stockings, laced boots, he has a braided cord tucked in his pocket; he holds a whip.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a boy
- Studio portrait of a boy in a sailor suit. The boy has his hair parted on the side and wears a sailor cap, a probably wool jacket with high cuffs, stripes and a star, knickers, stockings, laced boots, and a braided cord tucked in his pocket; he...
- Boys--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Jackson St. Chinatown, S.F.
- Men walk on the sidewalk beneath awnings on Jackson Street in Chinatown, San Francisco, California. Shows Italinanate style commercial buildings with second and third floor balconies; laundry hangs in a second story balcony. All signs are in...
- Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.)--1880-1900.; San Francisco (Calif.)--1880-1900.; Commercial streets--California--San Francisco--1880-1900.; Ethnic neighborhoods--California--San Francisco--1880-1900.; Pedestrians--California--San...
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- History of Denver
- Mrs. William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (standing) of Elizabeth M. Byers (Mrs. William N. Byers). She leans on an animal pelt in a dress with a lace collar, velvet bodice and full hoop skirt with ruffles and a bustle. Her hair is curled and braided.
- Clothing & dress--1870-1880.; Women--1870-1880.; Byers, Elizabeth Minerva.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Family.
- 1872
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted overcoat with a fur collar encircling her neck. The bodice of the coat is decorated with braided applique fasteners. She holds a wallet in her gloved hands. The front of her skirt is made from draped...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a girl
- Full length studio portrait of a girl who wears a dark colored dress with puff sleeves and a crocheted yoke. She wears a hat, gloves with the fingers exposed, boots and holds a book. Her hair is braided.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a girl with curled bangs and her long hair pulled back. She wears a choker necklace, a shirtwaist with pleated sleeves and probably embroidered flowers under a rounded yoke dress with a braided neckline and a daisy pattern on the...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man with a beard and moustache. The man holds a felt cowboy hat and wears a suit with a jacket buttoned over a vest, a tie, a watch chain, and a probably wool overcoat with fur lapels and cuffs and ornamental braided buttons...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length portrait of a woman who stands with tea cup in her hands. She wears a dress with a striped bodice, large puffy sleeves, and a high collar. A braided belt is wrapped around her waist.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Inside D& R G W "Granite Canyon" on C & S tr. 31, Rocky Mountain R.R. Club excursion
- Interior view of the Denver and Rio Grande Western club car "Granite Canyon" during a Colorado & Southern excursion for the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. The art-deco style car has round fluted ceiling lights and a glass screen with iron work. Men...
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1950-1960.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--Equipment & supplies--1950-1960.; Rocky Mountain Railroad Club--People--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--1950-1960.;...
- 1951 February 25
- Comanche Indian woman
- View of a Native American Comanche woman on horseback wearing a headband, braids, dress decorated with shawls and ribbons. The horse's mane is braided and the bridle decorated with ribbons.
- Comanche Indians--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--1920-1930.; Horseback riding--1920-1930.; Horses--1920-1930.; Women--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Crow Eagle, Crow, standing, holding peace pipe and wearing war bonnet, 3/4 length
- Crow Eagle, Crow or Dakota, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing feather headdress, braided hair, scarf tied at neck, necklace, fringed jacket, blanket around arm and mid-torso, and holding a pipe.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Eagle.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, seated, Indian clothing with elaborate beads, full length
- Unidentified Crow female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair, long earrings, necklace, extensive shellwork on front of dress, rings on fingers, and beaded sash.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, similar view, bust
- Unidentified Crow female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, dentalium shell earrings and necklaces, and wide leather studded belt around waist.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Bird, Crow, seated, 3/4 length
- Bird, Crow female, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; braided hair, necklaces, shawl wrapped around shoulders, beaded sash at waist, wristbands.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bird Crow woman.
- [188-?]
- Sweet Grass, Crow, wearing hair ornaments, bust
- Sweet Grass, Crow female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair, dentalium shell necklaces and earrings.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sweet Grass.
- [188-?]
- Sweet Grass, Crow, wearing hair ornaments, bust
- Sweet Grass, Crow female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair, dentalium shell necklaces and earrings.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sweet Grass.
- [188-?]
- Paunau Braves
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Native American (Sioux) men. The group of men pose near a fur pelt; two men wear bandoliers, one man wears a military uniform, and another wears a fringed shirt, fur pelts over his braided hair, and a...
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1880]
- Good Horse, Dakota Chief, with wife, in Indian clothing, bust
- Good Horse, Dakota Chief, with wife, 1/2 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; Good Horse in feather headdress, earrings, breastplate under ornamental fur collar with adornments, fur cuffs, metal bands around arms and wrists; Good...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Families--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--1880- 1890.; Good Horse.
- [188-?]
- Two Bear's daughter, Dakota, similar view, full length
- Two Bear's daughter, Dakota female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing long earrings, braided hair, necklaces, bracelet, and studded leather belt and sash.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Two Bear--Family.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Standing Holy, daughter of Sitting Bull, Dakota, bust
- Standing Holy, Sitting Bull's daughter, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, earrings, necklace, loosely woven beads forming chains over yoke.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Children--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; Standing Holy.
- [1885?]
- Standing Holy, daughter of Sitting Bull, Dakota, bust
- Standing Holy, Dakota Chief Sitting Bull's daughter, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, earrings, necklace, loosely woven beads forming chains over yoke.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Children--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; Standing Holy.
- [1885?]
- Rain-in-the-Face, Dakota Chief, Rain-in-the-Face in clothing of white man, full length
- Rain-in-the-Face, Dakota Chief, with his wife on their wedding day, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; Rain in the Face, seated, wears suit jacket, vest and trousers loaned him by D.F. Barry, hair unbraided but tied at ends, and...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Weddings--1889.; Rain in the Face, ca. 1835-1905.; Sati.
- [1889?]
- Two Bear's daughter, Dakota, wearing elaborate hair ornaments, bust
- Two Bear's daughter, Dakota female, 1/2 length studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, dentalium shell earrings and necklaces.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--1880- 1890.; Two Bear--Family.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, seated, similar view
- Unidentified Dakota female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair, ribbon attached to braids, long dress, and blanket wrapped around waist.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- White Face and family, Dakota, seated, in Indian clothing, full length
- White Face and family, Dakota, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; White Face wears feather headdress, earrings, breastplate, metal bands around wrists, beaded sash laying on lap, blanket wrapped around waist, and moccasins;...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Families--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; White Face--Family.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, seated, in Indian clothing with elaborate beads, 3/4 length
- Unidentified Dakota female, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair, earrings, necklaces, studded leather belt around waist, and wristbands.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Gall's granddaughter or niece, Dakota, similar view
- Gall's granddaughter or niece, Dakota female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with dentalium shell earrings and necklaces.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Gall, ca. 1840-1894--Family.
- [188-?]
- Gall's granddaughter or niece, wearing hair ornaments, bust
- Chief Gall's granddaughter or niece, Dakota female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with dentalium shell necklaces and earrings.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Gall, ca. 1840-1894--Family.
- [188-?]
- Good Horse's wife, Dakota, in Indian clothing with decorative beads, bust
- Good Horse's wife, Dakota female, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing earrings, necklace, braided hair, and seashell ornamented shirt.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Good Horse--Family.
- [188-?]
- Moon Eye, Dakota, standing, wearing blanket and large belt, 3/4 length
- Moon Eye, Dakota female, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair, dentalium shell earrings, necklaces, blanket wrapped over one shoulder, wide leather belt, and bracelets.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Moon Eye.
- [188-?]
- Shooting Star, Dakota, ornamental beads, full length
- Shooting Star, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair with ornamental beads, necklace, metal wristbands, beads wrapped as sash and belt, rings on fingers, and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Shooting Star.
- [188-?]
- Shooting Star, Dakota, similar view
- Shooting Star, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, necklace, beads as sash and belt, wrist bands, rings on fingers, and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Shooting Star.
- [188-?]
- Shooting Star, Dakota, similar view
- Shooting Star, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, necklace, shawl wrapped around shoulders, beads worn as sash and belt, wrist bands, rings on fingers, and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Shooting Star.
- [188-?]
- Shooting Star, Dakota, similar view
- Shooting Star, Dakota female, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, necklace, beads worn as sash and belt, wrist bands, rings on fingers, and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Shooting Star.
- [188-?]
- White Cow Walking, Dakota, 1/2 length
- White Cow Walking, Dakota female, 1/2 length studio portrait, wearing braided hair, breastplate, and blanket wrapped around shoulders; originally identified as Walking Cow, Crow but later identified as Sitting Bull's daughter, White Cow Walking.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; White Cow Walking.
- [188-?]
- White Cow Walking, Dakota, similar view
- White Cow Walking, Dakota female, 1/2 length studio portrait, wearing hair braided, breastplate, blanket wrapped around shoulders, and belt; originally identified as Walking Cow, Crow but later identified as Sitting Bull's daughter, White Cow...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; White Cow Walking.
- [188-?]
- Louie Sitting Bull's wife, Dakota, similar view
- Louie Sitting Bull's wife, Dakota female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing earrings, braided hair, necklaces, studded leather belt around waist and sash, and ring on finger.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, Louie--Family.
- [188-?]
- White Face, Dakota, dressed in colorful garments, ornamental beads, full length
- White Face, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing hair braided, seashell ornamented yoke, necklace, wrist bands, blanket wrapped around waist, and moccasins; holding concho belt.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; White Face.
- [188-?]
- Yellow Lark, Dakota, dressed in colorful garments, full length
- Yellow Lark, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop and miniature tepee at side, wearing headband, braided hair with ornamentation, fringed dress, beaded sash at waist, leggings, moccasins, and bracelet.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Yellow Lark.
- [188-?]
- Yellow Lark, Dakota, seated on stool, dressed in Indian garb, full length
- Yellow Lark, Dakota female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop and miniature tepee at side, wearing headband, braided hair with ornamentation, fringed dress, beaded sash, bracelets, and beaded moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Yellow Lark.
- [188-?]
- Yellow Lark, Dakota, leaning against table, full length
- Yellow Lark, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop and miniature tepee, wearing headband, braided hair with ornamentation, necklace, fringed dress, beaded sash at waist, bracelet, beaded moccasins, and ring.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Yellow Lark.
- [188-?]