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.
Date
1899
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
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
Source
Source: H.S. Poley.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
