Charles M. Russell and Friend, circa 1900
Description
Charles M. Russell and possibly Wallace D. Coburn (source: Amon Carter) sitting in a field, dressed as Indians, pretending to pass a peace pipe. Charles M. Russell's horse, Monte, stands unsaddled to the left. circa 1900. Handwritten on the back of the photo in pencil, "Left to Right, Charles M.. Russell. and Olaf Seltzer ?, Dick [unintelligible] says, 1/6/46". Photo attached to paperboard frame.
Dates
- circa 1900
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 in pencil Top right corner: D.1.240 Center : Left to Right C.M.R. & Olaf Seltzer ? Dick (illegible) says 1/6/46
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (14 × 16.5 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).
Duplicate
D.1.240
Duplicate
D.1.241
Previous Number
D.1.240 (Colorado Springs Number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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