Horseback, or Tuh-huh-yet

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards

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

Datec. 1858

Made AtOklahoma, 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

Object number87.28.25

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Horseback also known as Tuh-huh-yet, Nau-qua-hip, or Champion Rider. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. He was a Native American No-ko-ni (Noconee) Comanche Chief. In this photograph, he is sitting towards the side but looking into the camera. He is wearing a large disc-like pendant underneath a button-up vest. A light colored blanket, with a dark stripe through, is wrapped around him. 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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