Shows the arrest attempt of Sitting Bull on December 15, 1890 and the fight that broke out between Native American Sioux and U.S. Army soldiers wearing uniforms. Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader was killed by Agency police.
Date
1890
Notes
Condition: Vintage print is soiled, stained and has holes.; Formerly F32460.; Photographic reproduction of an etching of a painting.; Title, photographer and "No 8" printed on original; photographer printed on front of mat and description of all 8 views in series printed on back of mat. Printed on verso: "Views of the battlefield where General Custer and soldiers of the old Seventh United States Cavalry were massacred, June 25, 1876." ; R7100336208
Description
1 photoprint on mat board : albumen ; 21 x 26 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Fighting--1890-1900.; Soldiers--1890-1900.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Death & burial.
Source
Source: Louise Stegner, Omaha, Neb.
Rights Statement
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Reproduction Available for Purchase
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