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Chief Pacer, c. 1858
William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Photographic…
Chief Pacer
Chief Pacer, c. 1858
William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Photographic…
Chief Pacer, c. 1858 William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma Photographic print; 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. 87.28.16 Gift of Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.

Chief Pacer

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards
Photographer William S. Soule (American, 1836 - 1908)
Culture Apache
Datec. 1858
Place DepictedOklahoma, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Dimensions6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.
Object number87.28.16
DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Chief Pacer, also known as Essa-Queta, Chief of Apache and possibly Kiowa peoples. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. He is looking off to the side. There is a feather and fur tail hanging from his hair. He is also wearing beaded chain-link earring. His shirt is plain in style with light-colored trim down the middle and a square on the proper left side. This photograph is mounted onto an orange board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sills, printed on the back.
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