Sioux Chiefs & Interpreters / Delegation to Washington, DC

Artist Mathew B. Brady (American, 1823 - 1896)

Date1877

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsImage and sheet: 7 1/8 × 9 5/8 inches (18.1 × 24.45 cm)
Mount: 9 1/16 × 11 1/8 inches (23.02 × 28.26 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the generosity of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2025.66.3

Signednone

InscribedOn mount recto, bottom, in black pen: "Sioux Chiefs + Interpreters / delegation to Washington DC"

Markingsnone

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DescriptionImage of seven men, three standing behind four seated, in a portrait studio. Accessories, like posing stands and a camera lens, are visible along the right edge of the frame. The five Native Americans are wearing traditional clothing with one wearing a full feather headdress. Each of the seated delegates holds a tobacco pouch and long pipe. The two white men are wearing suits with ties and brimmed hats.

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