Chief Satank, or Sitting Bear

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 Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.

Object number87.28.5

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Native American Chief Satank also known as Sitting bear. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. He was once a Kiowa Chief. Underneath the picture written in the frame reads: “Satank. Kiowa Chief killed near Fort Sill". In this picture Satank is looking towards the camera. His hair is down and shoulder length. He is wearing a fur blanket around the proper right shoulder and it is wrapped around his waist. 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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