A white man dressed as a Native American woman poses outdoors for a pageant probably at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. He wears moccasins, a fringe and beaded dress, and a wig with braids. A man holds a headdress in the distance.
Description
1 photoprint ; 6 x 4 cm. (2 1/2 x 2 in.)
Is Part Of
WH1017 William Sharpless Jackson family papers.
Subject
Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals; Colorado Springs (Colo.); Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Costumes; Cross dressing--Colorado--Colorado Springs; Men--Colorado--Colorado Springs
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
William S. Jackson.
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: ZZR710033859
Notes
Title supplied.; Transferred to the Western History Photograph Collection from the William Sharpless Jackson family papers, 1860-.; R7100338593
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