Grave of the Indian Chief Long Wolf at West Brompton Cemetery, London.
Date
[1893?]
Summary
View of Sioux Chief Long Wolf's grave at West Brompton Cemetery in London, England. Gravemarker is shaped like a cross, has an etched figure of a wolf, and is surrounded by iron railings. Flowers are on grave. Epitaph on stone: "Chief Long Wolf North American Indian with Buffalo Bill's Wild West C: Died June 07, 1892 aged 59 years. Also Star: who died August 12, 1892, aged 28 months."
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 15 x 10 cm. (6 x 4 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--1880-1890; Cemeteries--England--London--1890-1900; Long Wolf.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Burke, John M., "'Buffalo Bill,' from Prairie to Palace Car." Chicago: 1893, p. 267.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711000243
Notes
Formerly F14227.; Title printed on front of photoprint.; X-11000243; R7110002437
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