A studio portrait (standing) of Mautchick, a young Native American chief (Muache Ute), a delegate to Washington, D.C. in 1873. He has martin fur wrapped braids, metal hoop earrings, a short beaded hair pipe breastplate, a woven and beaded tunic with fringed cuffs over a striped broadcloth shirt. He wears rings and his leather leggings are trimmed on the sides with bead panels. He wears a bordered loin cloth. His beaded hide moccasins have a medallion design and beads along the edges. A brocade drape is in the background.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 19 x 14 cm. (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson folio [Hayden Survey].
Subject
Indians of North America--19th century; Moache Indians--19th century; Ute Indians--19th century; Clothing & dress--19th century; Tribal chiefs--19th century; Mautchick; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
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: ZZR700310325
Notes
Condition: Flaws from original negative reproduced in photoprint.; Formerly Jackson 752.; Number: "752" inked on original negative and reproduced in photoprint.; Penciled on back of mat board: "752. Mautchick-(Utah)."; Penciled on mat board: "15[7?]."; Printed on mat board: "Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, Professor F. V. Hayden in charge" with decorative lettering.; Title penciled on back of mat board.; R7003103255
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