Family portrait of four individuals in native dress, 1903
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
- Prettyman, William S., 1858-1932 (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
Primarily English with occasional names in their native language
Access Restrictions
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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
- Prettyman, William S., 1858-1932 (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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