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Buttons, Indian Woman Over 100 Years Old, unknown date Unknown photographer Paper; 5 1/2 x 3 …
Native American Woman
Buttons, Indian Woman Over 100 Years Old, unknown date Unknown photographer Paper; 5 1/2 x 3 …
Buttons, Indian Woman Over 100 Years Old, unknown date Unknown photographer Paper; 5 1/2 x 3 in. 83.23.12 Gift of Mr. James S. Blake

Native American Woman

ClassificationsPhotographs
Datec. 1890
Made AtUnited States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Dimensions5 1/2 × 3 in. (14 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. James S. Blake
Object number83.23.12
DescriptionThis photograph postcard was printed by Maseman Photo and it depicts a seated elderly Native American woman in dressed in Anglo clothing. The photo is captioned by the photographer as: Buttons, Indian Woman Over 100 Years Old. The name "Buttons" was likely assigned by the photographer due to the high-buttoned boots the woman is wearing. Her real name and cultural affiliation are not noted.
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