Wichita Camp
ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards
Photographer
William S. Soule
(American, 1836 - 1908)
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 Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.
Object number87.28.35
DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph labeled Wichita Camp. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. There are four Native American women (could also be men) sitting on a log in front of a buffalo skin tepee. The woman on the farthest proper right side is holding a rifle. They are all wrapped in dark-colored blankets. Another tepee can be seen in the background. 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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