Other title: Title inked on plate image: Omaha Dance
Creator(s)
Morledge, C. G. (Clarence Grant)
Summary
Native American Sioux men and boys perform the Omaha Dance, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota; spectators including whites look on. The dancers wear headdresses, roaches, breechcloths, kilts, legbands and belts with bells. A United States flag shows in the middle of the group.
Date
1891 July 18
Notes
Condition: Emulsion deterioration on plate.; Formerly F8891; also known as CGM1562.; Hand-written on back of print: "Pine Ridge Agency, S.D., Omaha dance" and "C.G. Morledge."; Inked on plate top border: "No.-1562" photographer monogram, and title; monogram and number also inked on plate image with second title and "155;" inked on bottom border: "Omaha."; R7100313917
Physical Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 21 cm. (5 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 21 cm. (5 x 8 in.)
Subject
United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Dance--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Pine Ridge (S.D.--1890-1900.; Boys--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Ceremonial dancers--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Louise Stegner of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1951.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Glass negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
