Wife of Ignacio at Tepee. Note chief blanket at tepee door
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
1890
Summary
Outdoor portrait (standing) of a Native American (Ute) woman near a tepee, probably near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. Ignacio's wife wears beaded moccasins, a dress, and a fringed shawl. A blanket covers the entrance to the tepee. Possibly a saddle blanket and bridle are draped over a pole near the tepee.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 16 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900; Ignacio, Ute Chief--Family.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
H. S. Poley.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700170716
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping on nitrate negative, red ink stains on print.; Photographer's seal embossed on print.; Title inked on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Ute Biog- Ignacio's wife" "Ute".; Written on cellulose nitrate negative: "80."; R7001707168
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