Studio portrait (standing) of John Shab-e-nay, a Native American (Potawatomi, Prairie Band) man. He holds a beaded fringed bag and wears moccasins, leggings, blanket, cloth bandolier, metal armbands, beaded necklaces, and top hat.
Description
1 photonegative ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint : tintype, hand col. ; 9 x 7 cm. (4 x 3 in.)
Subject
Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians--People--19th century; Indians of North America--1850-1880; Potawatomi Indians--1850-1880; Clothing & dress--1850-1880; Shab-e-nay, John.
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: ZZR710032713
Notes
Formerly F17178.; Title, "Tintype photo of John Shab-e-nay Pottawatomie (Prairie Band) This picture was taken at Holton, Kans. When John was about 20 years old. He claims to be 82 yrs. old 1939" hand-written on label attached to back of print.; R7100327136
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