Portrait of possibly Short Bull, Native American Brule Sioux man, wearing a feather headdress, cotton shirt, and hair pipe breastplate; holding a feather fan.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 13 cm. (8 x 5 in.)
Subject
Brulé Indians--Clothing & dress--19th century; Dakota Indians--19th century; Indians of North America--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Louise Stegner of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1951.
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: ZZR710031324
Notes
Condition: Emulsion deterioration on plate with chipped corner.; Formerly F8824.; Title penciled on plate; hand-written on back of print: "Short Bull, warrior wearing breast plate and bonnet, fan."; R7100313242
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