Head and shoulders portrait of Sequoyah, a Native American (Cherokee) man. He holds an engraved tablet on his lap, wears a robe, a medal, and a head cover, and is smoking a pipe. He is credited with the creation of the Cherokee syllabary.
Description
1 copy negative ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Cherokee Indians--1800-1850; Indians of North America--1800-1850; Teachers--1800-1850; Sequoyah, 1770?-1843.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710032662
Notes
Formerly F10974.; Photographic reproduction of an etching by Charles King.; Printed on bottom of original: "Philadelphia, published by E. C. Biddle."; Title printed on front of original.; R7100326627
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