Ute Indian Agency, 25 miles below Ouray on the Uncompahgre River. Four Chiefs. Captain Billy on the left.
Creator
Barnhouse & Wheeler.
Date
1878?
Summary
Portrait of four Native American Ute chiefs, an agent, and an interpreter at the Ute Indian Agency, twenty five miles below Ouray on the Uncompahgre River, probably San Juan County, Colorado. The people are identified as Tabuchakat, Pahant, J. B. Thompson, Captain Billy, two are unidentified. A sign behind the men reads: "Post Office."
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photographic print on stereo card : stereographs, albumen ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 7 cm. (3 x 2 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Colorado--San Juan County--19th century; Ute Indians--Colorado--San Juan County--19th century; Captain Billy; Pah-ant, Ute Indian; Tab-u-cha-kat, Ute Indian; Thompson, J. B., Major.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Trefz collection.
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: ZZR711001543
Notes
"Four Ute Chiefs, Agent, and interpreter" "(See Jocknick)"; "Tab-u-cha-kat, Pah-ant, J. B. Thompson, et al." hand-written on back of copy print.; Condition: Photoprint has been torn on one edge.; Copy photographic print is of one half of stereograph.; Formerly F44859.; Formerly X-30632.; Printed on negative envelope: "Photo by Barnhouse and Wheeler, Lake city, Colo. Ute Indian Agency, 25 miles below Ouray on the Uncompahgre River. Four Chiefs. Captain Billy on the left. Ca. 1878."; Title inked on back of stereocard.; R7110015430
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