Asa-Have's Daughters

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 number87.28.28

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph labeled Asa-Have's Daughters. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. These Native American girls are from the Comanche. There are two girls in this photograph. One girl is sitting on a fur covered structure and looking into the camera. She has bangles on her arms, wrapped in a dark-colored blanket with light-colored trim. She also is wearing tribal boots. The other girl is sitting next to the structure with one leg out. She is looking down with one hand to her head. She is wrapped in a wide buffalo plaid blanket. 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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