Charles M. Russell on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Back of "a" has handwritten, in ink, 'Charlie Russell on Grey Eagle-leading Monte-an early photograph,' and in different handwriting, 'I found these among my keepsakes and thought you might not have them and would like them.' Stamped 'Trail's End Publishing Co. Inc.'
Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Mark(s)
Verso Upper right in pencil: D.1.49 Upper Center in pencil and upside down: C 609 circled Center Right in pencil, in red and white sticker: 55 (crossed out) 58 A Lower Right in ink: Charlie Russell on Grey Eagle – Leading Monte- an early photograph Lower Right corner in ink, stamp: Trail’s End Publishing Co. Left side in ink: I found these among my keep sakes & thought you might not have them & would like them.
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall (a): 4 × 5 in. (10.2 × 12.7 cm) Overall (b): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Previous Number
D.1.49 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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