Nebraska-Death of the Sioux Chief Crazy Horse, at Sydney, September 5th
Alternate Title
Nebraska-Death of the Sioux Chief Crazy Horse, at Sydney, September 5th The funeral procession passing through Camp Sheridan on the way to the grave.
Date
1870-1880?
Summary
Native American (Oglala Sioux) men and women follow Crazy Horse's body, wrapped in cloth and tied to a travois, en route to the grave site near Camp Sheridan, Nebraska.
Description
1 photoprint ; 18 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--19th century; Indians of North America--19th century; Oglala Indians--19th century; Funeral processions--19th century; Travois--19th century; Crazy Horse, ca. 1842-1877.--Death & burial.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Oct. 13, 1877 p. 93.
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: ZZR710033723
Notes
Formerly F5874.; Photoprint of an illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.; Title from label in print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Dakota Biography- Crazy Horse Funeral".; R7100337238
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