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An Awkward Situation, late 19th century - early 20th century
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze ashtray. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'One of the most intricate little models created by Russell--this mule-tail deer finds himself in an awkward position in attempting to dislodge the pesky fleas.'
White Man's Burden, late 19th century - early 20th century
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze ashtray. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'The sturdy sure-footed little burro, carried many a heavy pack for his master. Russell, in creating this bit of sclupture, paid tribute to the faithfulness of his humble beat of burden.'
His Winter's Store, 1906
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze ashtray. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'Following his trip through Arizona and Mexico in 1906, Russell painted and modelled several subjects of the Southwestern Indian. This piece was modelled, baked and painted by him for use as an ash tray and match-holder.'
Alternate Title
Pubelo Indian Ashtray
Monarch of the Plains, 1926
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze ashtray. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'The buffalo was a favorite subject, frequently modelled, sketched and painted by Russell. The artist hired out as a cowboy to work the last great roundup of these animals for shipment to a Canadian reservation. This model was completed by Russell, in wax, in the last year of his life--1926.'
Monarch of the Rockies, 1925
Treed, late 19th century - early 20th century
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze ashtray. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'The young cub finds himself far frommother earth. He is plainly frightened and hugs the tree with all his strength. An intimate bit of Russell's modelling.'
Will James, late 19th century - early 20th century
Photograph of Will James on a postcard.
Group of Men, late 19th century - early 20th century
Photograph on postcard of a group of men standing on the prairie. Handwriting on front.
Dog Sled Team, late 19th century - early 20th century
Postcard with a photograph of a dog sled with a team of nine dogs.
Marshall Field & Company Retail Store, late 19th century - early 20th century
Postcard with colored photograph of the inside of a store, Marshall Field & Company.