Tatonkaiyotonka, Sitting Bull The above is a true photo and autograph of "Sitting Bull" the Sioux Chief at the Custer Massacre
Creator
Bailey, Dix & Mead.
Date
1882?
Summary
Sitting studio portrait of Sitting Bull, a Native American (Hunkpapa Sioux). He has a blanket and pipe in his lap, wears a long sleeved, light colored shirt, and braids in his hair. He is best known for the role he played at the battle of Little Big Horn.
Description
1 copy negative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint on cabinet card ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--1880-1890; Hunkpapa Indians--1880-1890; Indians of North America--1880-1890; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710031691
Notes
Formerly F20555.; Historical information and list of available titles printed on back, along with: "Address, Bailey, Dix, & Mead, Fort Randall, D. T." and "This noted Chief, With his band of Uncapapa Souix Indians, now prisoners of war at Fort Randall, D. T., is 43 years of age; Weight 200 pounds; Height, 5 ft., 9 in. Has had over 100 engagements with their natural enemies, the Crows, of which he proudly boasts, but is too shrewd to acknowledge to having killed any whites. He has had 9 wives. The two now living with him appear with descriptions in Nos. 5, 11, and 20. Has had one child by each of his first 6 wives."; Photoprint is oval in shape.; Title printed on label below image.; R7100316915
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