Native American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; men wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves, and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and over shoulders, bead necklaces, and a bead headband that extends to drape over shoulders; one wears an ammunition belt, beaded armband, and braided hair covered with scarves; horses wear bridles, one decorated with metal, saddles and blankets.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
H.S. Poley.
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: ZZR700170073
Notes
Condition: emulsion deterioration on glass negative; red ink stains on print.; Photographer's seal embossed on print.; Title inked on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Utes Wars- Scouting parties".; R7001700734
Filename
00170073.tif
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