Tatonkaiyotonka, Sitting Bull The above is a true photo and autograph of "Sitting Bull" the Sioux Chief at the Custer Massacre
Creator(s)
Bailey, Dix & Mead.
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.
Date
1882?
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
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.
Rights Statement
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
Cabinet photographs.; Film negatives.; Portrait photographs.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
