Cheyenne Women
ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards
Photographer
William S. Soule
(American, 1836 - 1908)
Culture
Cheyenne
Datec. 1858
Made AtOklahoma, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.
Object number87.28.33
DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Native American Cheyenne women. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. These two girls are sitting in chairs. The girl on the proper left is wearing a stripe shirt or dress. Her hair is in braided pig-tails and is pulled forward. The girl on the proper right has a two toned blanket wrapped around her. She is also wearing shirt with an organic wide vertical pattern on it. Her hair is also in pig-tails but pulled back. This photograph is mounted onto an orange board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sills, printed on the back.Old remarks:
Photograph album containing a collection of thirty-one original photographic prints of important named Indian leaders and dignitaries. The prints were the work of photographer and documentarist W.S. Soule and were taken at Fort Sill, Indian Territories, about 1858. Photos are 6-1/2"H x 4-1/4"W. The album is 9-1/4"H x 7"W x 1-1/4" thick. The album cover is of faded green leather and metal fastening is broken. Paul Apodaca is holding and will number each print.
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