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Tosh-a-wa, or Silver Brooch, 1858
William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma
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Comanche Chief Tosh-a-wa
Tosh-a-wa, or Silver Brooch, 1858
William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma
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Tosh-a-wa, or Silver Brooch, 1858 William S. Soule (American, 1836-1908); Fort Sill, Oklahoma Photograph; 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. 87.28.26 Gift of Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.

Comanche Chief Tosh-a-wa

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards
Photographer William S. Soule (American, 1836 - 1908)
Date1858
Made AtOklahoma, United States, North America
MediumPaper
Dimensions6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.
Object number87.28.26
DescriptionThe subject of this sepia-toned portrait is a Comanche Chief named Tosh-a-wa (Tosh-a way) also known as Silver Brooch. One of a series, the photo was taken by photographer and coumentarist William S. Soule at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1858. In this photograph, Tosh-a-wa is wearing an army-style uniform with a Jeff Davis campaign style hat. There is a star, ribbon, tasseled cord, and feathers on the hat. His hair is wrapped in braids. This photograph is mounted onto a board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sills, printed on the back.
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