Chief Standing Elk 1st Lieut. to Chief Little Wound
Creator
Johnson, A. G., photographer.
Date
[between 1870 and 1900?]
Summary
Two Native Americans pose sitting near a broken wagon and tepees. Different identifications suggest the men are Standing Elk (Oglala Sioux) and Black Horse (Sioux). Standing Elk wears moccasins, leggings, a vest over a long sleeved shirt, and a headdress. Black Horse wears boots, pants, a vest over a long sleeved shirt, and a hat. The man wearing the headdress holds a rifle between his legs.
Description
1 copy negative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint on mat board ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Dakota Indians--1870-1900.; Indians of North America--1870-1900.; Oglala Indians--1870-1900.; Indian encampments--1870-1900.; Tipis--1870-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1900.; Black Horse.; Little Wound, Oglala Chief--Staff.; Standing Elk.
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: ZZR710031826
Notes
Alternate title on mat board: "Chief Black Horse at right."; Condition: Lower corner of original negative has broken away.; Formerly F16712.; Hand written on front of print: "Black Horse."; Title hand-written on front of original.; R7100318268
Identifier
F16712 DPLW
Filename
10031826.TIF
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