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Family portrait of four individuals in native dress, 1903

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: 4326.3481

Description

Black and white portrait photograph of four individuals (two men, two women) in a studio setting. Men are standing behind women dressed in native (Kaw, Ponca, or Osage) dress with headbands and single feather. Women are seated in native dress (also Kaw, Ponca, or Osage) with German silver conchos and ribbons work. Identification has not been made of who these individuals are and whether or not they are Native American.

Dates

  • 1903

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Primarily English with occasional names in their native language

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1627 item(s) (12 linear feet)

Provenance

Gordon Miller

Mark(s)

Stamped, "Prettyman Blackwell, O.T." in lower center on recto

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (14 × 9.5 cm)

Notes

Native American-Unidentified tribes-In brown envelope labeled "Indian Portraits and Oklahoma Settlement Scenes, William Prettyman, Blackwell, O.T., Gift of Gordon Miller"

Previous Number

Native American.4326.3481

Other Number

24179

Cataloguer

Miller, April

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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