Chief Gsse-tu-et

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards

Photographer William S. Soule (American, 1836 - 1908)

Culture Shoshone

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 number87.28.24

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Pene-teth-ka Shoshone-Comanche Chief Gsse-tu-et. He also may be known as Esa-lou-gelt. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. In this photograph his hair is down and he is wearing a hat. A polka-dot light colored scarf is wrapped around the hat. He is wearing a four column cylindrical beaded pectoral ornament and a blazer or jacket. He is also holding a gun in his proper right hand. 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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