Standing studio portrait of a young Native American (Minniconjou Sioux) boy, identified as Young White Bull. He wears moccasins, fringed and beaded leggings, a dark shirt with elk tooth decoration, fur, necklaces, face paint, and beads and plumage in his hair. He holds a beaded pouch in his left hand and stands on a fur rug.
Description
1 photonegative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint (postcard) ; 14 x 9 cm. (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--1910-1920; Indians of North America--1910-1920; Boys--1910-1920; Young White Bull.
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: ZZR710031795
Notes
Formerly F24344.; Postcard stamp printed on back.; Title and "born 1906" hand-written on back of print.; R7100317953
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