Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Chief Painted Hoss [i.e. Horse]
- Painted Horse, a North American Indian (Oglala Sioux, Lakota) warrior and performer in "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," poses in front of a painted backdrop in the dirt arena at Empress Hall, in the Golden West and American Industries...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Oglala Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Teton Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London...
- 1909
- Consolidated Chippewa Agency
- An elderly Native American (Chippewa) woman and "local leader" instructs a young woman "in the ancient tribal craft" of quillwork as the two sit on a blanket at the agency in Minnesota.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Consolidated Chippewa Agency--1900-1930.; Indians of North America--Minnesota--1900-1930.; Ojibwa Indians--Minnesota--1900-1930.; Quillwork--Minnesota--1900-1930.; Aged persons--Minnesota--1900-1930.;...
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Western History Subject Index
- Indians. Quillwork
- Ornament
- A Native American Sioux circlet ornament made or purchased in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It features blue and white beadwork, a thong, red and white quillwork, purple buckskin, a tin jingler and chicken feathers dyed white.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Ornament--1870-1890.; Rosettes--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Bag
- A horsehide bag (Native American Sioux) with red fur, quillwork and a thong flap.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; Bags (Containers)--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Hair ornament
- Shows a Native American (Sioux) hair ornament possibly found or purchased in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It features a pendant with white and black horsehair, red beadwork, a tin jingler, a chicken feather dyed purple, and a thong with red quillwork.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1875-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1875-1900.; Hair ornaments--1875-1900.
- [between 1875 and 1900]
- Bag
- Shows an oval buckskin bag made by Native American Sioux, Lucy Knife, from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The bag features decorative multicolor and white beadwork, a flap, tin jingler, a chicken feather dyed red and a thong with green quillwork. The...
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1910.; Pouches--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Awl case
- Shows a Native American Sioux awl case made or found in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It feature white, blue, green and red beadwork; a tassel made from quillwork dyed red, a tin jingler and a chicken feather dyed red.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & craft--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Cases (Containers)--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Miniature bag
- A miniature bag obtained from Native American Sioux Lucy Knife of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It was used to receive the first teeth of a child which were preserved for good luck. The pouch is made of red, green, yellow, and purple quillwork. It has...
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Bags (Containers)--1870-1890.
- [between 1875 and 1890]
- Bonnet
- Native American (Oglala Sioux) bonnet made of red and yellow quillwork with a crossed flag pattern.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Oglala Indians--Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Bonnets--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- Scraper and awl
- A Native American (Sioux) scraper tool made from elk horn and a steel blade. The scraper has a natural color, dots and lines carved into the handle portion, hollow depression and there is a thong piece of buckskin wrapped around the blade. This...
- Arapaho Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Scrapers (tools)--1880-1900.; Cases (containers)--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1900]
- Ouray, Chief of Southern Utes, Colorado, a great chief who was proud of having kept his people from going to war with the whites
- Composite photograph and sketch shows a head and shoulders portrait of Ouray, Native American, Chief of the Southern Utes, Colorado, wearing braids, bead necklace, buckskin decorated with quillwork and fringe.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--1880-1890.; Ouray.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Poor Dog, (Sioux)
- Standing portrait of Poor Dog, Native American Sioux (Lakota) man wrapped in a blanket, wearing a headdress, fringed shirt, bandoliers with quillwork, neck scarf and medal pendant.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Poor Dog.
- 1898
- Chief Little Wound, Ogalalla Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Chief Little Wound, a Native American Oglala Sioux (Lakota) man, holding a ceremonial pipe, wearing a war bonnet headdress, a shirt decorated with quillwork and fringe, and a medal pendant.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Little Wound, Oglala Chief.
- 1898
- Peter Iron Shell, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Peter Iron Shell, Native American Sioux (Lakota) man wearing a shirt, vest with quillwork, a hair bone breastplate, animal fur skins, and loose hair decorated with bead strings and feathers.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Iron Shell, Peter.
- 1898
- High Bear, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of High Bear, Native American Sioux (Lakota) man wearing a buckskin with quillwork and fringe, a headdress, neck scarf and medal pendant.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; High Bear.
- 1898
- Conquering Bear, Ogalalla Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Conquering Bear, (Brave Bear) Native American Oglala Sioux (Lakota) man holding a ceremonial pipe and wearing a headdress, fur collar and quillwork on his shirt.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Brave Bear.
- 1899
- Broken Arm, Sioux
- Broken Arm, Native American Sioux (Lakota) poses on a horse with a hand symbol painted on it. He wears a headdress, leggings, and shirt decorated with quillwork and fringe.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Broken Arm.
- 1899
- Bone Necklace, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Bone Necklace, Native American Sioux (Lakota) wearing a hair pipe breastplate, cotton shirt, quillwork vest, armbands, neck scarf, and feathers and bead strings in his hair.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Bone Necklace.
- 1899
- Chief Hollow Horn Bear, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Chief Hollow Horn Bear, Native American Brule Sioux (Lakota) man wearing a headdress, shirt decorated with quillwork and fringe and a hair bone breastplate. His picture is on the U. S. 14-cent postage stamp and the...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Hollow Horn Bear, Dakota Chief.
- 1898
- Dakota Indian?
- A Native American man possibly Sioux (Lakota) poses in front of two tepees with a larger camp showing in distance. He wears a headdress, shirt with fringe and quillwork, and fabric wrapped around his leggings.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Indian encampments--1900-1910.
- 1909
- Dakota Indian?
- A Native American man possibly Sioux (Lakota) poses on horseback holding an eagle wing and wearing a headdress and leggings with quillwork. Brush shade shelters and a tent camp show in background.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--1900-1910.; Indian encampments--1900-1910.
- 1909
- The whole tribe of Sioux Indians
- A group of Native American Sioux (Lakota) men, members of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," pose in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Teton Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Studio...
- 1909
- Chief Goes To War, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Chief Goes To War, Native American Sioux (Lakota) man wearing a buckskin with quillwork, feathers and fringe, hair pipe breastplate, neck scarf and feather in his loose hair.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Goes to War.
- 1898
- Chief Red Shirt of the Ogalala Sioux
- Chief Red Shirt, a North American Indian (Sioux, Lakota) and performer in "The Red Man," poses in front of a painted backdrop in the dirt arena in Empress Hall at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition at Earls Court, London, England....
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Oglala Indians--1900-1910.; Teton Indians--1900-1910.; Red Shirt.
- 1909
- Chief No Flesh of the Siouxs [sic]
- Seated portrait of Chief No Flesh, Native American Lakota Sioux, wearing a V-neck shirt with quillwork and scarf; he holds a fixed-stone-head club.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; No Flesh, Dakota Chief.
- [1890 or 1891?]
- Naturalizing Chief American Horse
- Chief American Horse, Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux sits at a table with a ledger and a woven blanket with the allotting surveyor, and an interpreter, as they naturalize him, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. American Horse wears a headdress,...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1900-1910.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1900-1910.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1900-1910.; Pine...
- 1907
- Indians, Dakota
- Two white women wearing long skirts and necklaces with crosses pose outside a tepee with a Native American Sioux man with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, he wears a hair pipe breastplate, vest with quillwork and leggings.
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--People--1900-1910.; Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1909
- Frank [i.e. Franc] C. Goings, interpreter and family (not in programs)
- Native American (Lakota Sioux) Interpreter Franc C. Goings and his family, members of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," stand in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Children--England--London--1900-1910.; Clothing &...
- 1909
- Ester Clark - daughter of Woom-ah-kony & Edward L Clark
- Studio seated portrait of Ester Clark, a Native American Comanche woman, wrapped in a blanket and wearing a plains dress with fringe and quillwork, hair pipe necklace, headband and decorated moccasins.
- Comanche Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Woom-ah-kony--Family.; Clark Ester.; Clark, Edward L.--Family.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- We-ga-sa-pi, Whip, Ponrah [i.e. Poncah] Chief
- Seated studio portrait of We-ga-sa-pi (Whip), Native American man and Poncah Chief, wearing a bear claw necklace, shirt, leggings with quillwork, moccasins and a blanket around his waist.
- Indians of North America--1850-1860.; Ponca Indians--1850-1860.; Tribal chiefs--1850-1860.; Whip.
- [1858 or 1859]
- Chief Hollow Horn Bear Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Chief Hollow Bear, (Matihehlogego) Native American Brule Sioux man wearing a feather headdress, a hair pipe breastplate, and shirt decorated with quillwork and fur.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Hollow Horn Bear, Dakota Chief.
- 1898
- Unidentified Jicarilla Apache woman
- Standing studio portrait vignette of a Native American Jicarilla Apache woman posed in profile holding a basket and wearing a buckskin dress with quillwork and fringe, necklace and bracelets.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Jicarilla Indians--1880-1890.; Baskets--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1888?]
- Jicarilla Apache boy
- Standing studio portrait vignette of an unidentified Native American Jicarilla Apache boy wearing a beaded necklace and buckskin decorated with quillwork and fringe.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Jicarilla Indians--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1888?]
- Broken Arm Chief
- Studio portrait (profile) of Broken Arm, a Native American (Sioux) man. He wears a shirt with quillwork, hair pipe breast plate, scarves over his braids, and a fur pelt cap.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Broken Arm.
- 1899
- Chief Wolf Robe Cheyenne
- Painted portrait of Chief Wolf Robe, a Native American (Cheyenne) man. He wears a shirt with fringe and quillwork, medal, and a feather in his hair.
- Cheyenne Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Wolf Robe.
- 1898
- Painted Horse Chief
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Painted Horse, a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man. He wears a fringed shirt with quillwork, scarves over his braids, and feather headdress.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--1890-1900.; Headdresses--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Painted Horse.
- 1899
- Little Wound Chief
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Little Wound, a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man. He wears a fringed shirt with quillwork, medal pendant, and beaded feather headdress.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--1890-1900.; Headdresses--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Little Wound, Oglala Chief.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Chief Plenty Coups
- Standing portrait of Native American (Crow) Chief Plenty Coups (Aleck-Shea-Ahoos) in a feather headdress, ermine fringe, bead necklaces, fringed buckskin shirt, beaded cloth leggings, and moccasins with quillwork. He holds a coup stick with...
- Crow Indians--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Headdresses--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--1900-1920.; Men--1910-1920.; Tribal chiefs--United States--1900-1920.; Plenty Coups, Chief of the Crows, 1848-1932.; Rodman Wanamaker...
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- An Indian communion
- Group portrait of Native American men and women in front of large tepees probably in Big Horn County, Montana; they wear shawls decorated with quillwork, feather headdresses, buckskins, ermine fringe, and beaded sashes. Many hold coup sticks.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Chief Bear Ghost
- Profile portrait of Mato Wanagi (Bear Ghost), a Native American (Sioux, Brulé) Chief; he wears earrings, pony beads, a shell disk choker, and a hide shirt with fringe, quillwork, feathers, and ermine tassels.
- Brulé Indians--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Clothing and dress--1900-1920.; Men--1900-1920.; Tribal chiefs--United States--1900-1920.; Bear Ghost, Brulé chief.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Goes Ahead - Custer Scout
- Portrait (standing) of Basuk Ose (Goes Ahead) a Native American (Crow) who scouted for Custer; he wears quillwork moccasins and leggings, a beaded armband, and shell necklaces. He holds a feathered shield, and wears a full length feather headdress...
- Crow Indians--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--1900-1920.; Headdresses--1900-1920.; Goes Ahead, Crow scout.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Young woman by river
- A Native American woman or girl poses by probably the Little Bighorn River in Big Horn County, Montana; she holds a metal enamel cup. Her outfit includes a hide dress and shirt with quillwork and fringe.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Little Bighorn River (Wyo. and Mont.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Montana--1900-1920.; Teenagers--Montana--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Native American woman
- Portrait of a Native American woman wearing a hide dress with fringe and quillwork. She wears a silver necklace and a belt with brass studs.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--1900-1920.; Women--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Native American couple
- Portrait of a Native American man and woman holding hands. She wears a hide dress with fringe and quillwork, a belt, a ring, and hair in braids. He wears shell necklaces, leggings, beaded moccasins, a fur pelt, and an arrow sheath.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--1900-1920.; Couples--1900-1920.; Men--1900-1920.; Women--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Woman with cattails
- A teenage Native American girl cuts cattails with a knife probably in Big Horn County, Montana; she wears shell disk earrings and a leather dress with quillwork.
- Cattails--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Harvesting--1900-1920.; Teenagers--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Chief Old Eagle & family
- Group portrait of Chief Old Eagle (Shoshoni) and his family by a tipi. The men wear feather headdresses, beaded vests and leggings. The woman wears a quillwork shawl and beads; a girl wears hair braids and a buckskin skirt with fringe. One man has...
- Indians of North America--1910-1930.; Shoshoni Indians--1910-1930.; Clothing & dress--1910-1930.; Families--1910-1930.; Headdresses--1910-1930.; Old Eagle, Shoshoni Chief.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Chief Buckskin Charlie and band of Ute Indians
- Group portrait of North American Indian (Ute) men, women, children, a baby, and white men. Buckskin Charlie, with fur wrapped braids, a hairpipe breastplate, concho belt and a feather in his hair, stands. The men wear hair pipe breastplates, beaded...
- Indians of North America--1870-1890.; Ute Indians--1870-1890.; Clothing & dress--1870-1890.; Women--1870-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- The writer of the Bent articles, George Bent, and his wife Magpie
- Portrait of George Bent, a mixed-blood who chose to live and fight as a Cheyenne warrior, with his wife Magpie. Bent wears a suit and moccasins, he has a moustache. Magpie wears a dress decorated with elk teeth, quillwork and fringe, and a hairpipe...
- Cheyenne Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Warriors--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Bent, George, 1843-1918.; Magpie, wife of George Bent.
- 1906 March
- Western History Subject Index
- Quillwork