Outdoor portrait (standing) of Dick Washakie, a Native American (Shoshone) man. He wears a scarf around his neck and head, a hat, and a medal that commemorates his father's (Washakie) participation in the Battle of Little Bighorn pinned to his lapel. He stands near a brick wall.
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1920-1940; Shoshoni Indians--1920-1940; Military decorations--1920-1940; Washakie, ca. 1804-1900--Family; Washakie, Dick.
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: ZZR710032247
Notes
Formerly F48363.; Title and "wears proudly bronze medal given to those Shoshones who accompanied troops going to Little Bighorn (Custer Massacre)" hand-written on back of print.; R7100322479
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