Studio portrait (standing) of a Native American (Plains) man and woman. The man holds a drum and wears leggings, a breechcloth, blanket, beaded armbands, bead necklace with shell pendant, and feather in his hair. The woman wears a fringed dress, wide belt decorated with medals, and face paint.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 transparency : glass ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1900; Clothing & dress--1880-1900; Women--1880-1900.
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: ZZR710033179
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping on edge of oxidized glass negative and transparency.; Formerly F2680.; Title supplied.; R7100331795
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