Lieut. J. J. Crittenden, 20th Infantry, fell here in Custer Battle, June 25, 1876
Creator
Coffeen, Herbert A.
Date
1877
Summary
View of man painting letters on the grave cross of Lieutenant J. J. Crittenden, of the 20th Infantry, who died in the Little Bighorn Battle in 1876, Montana.
Description
1 photomechanical reproduction (postcard) ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Subject
Cheyenne Indians--War--Montana--19th century; Dakota Indians--War--Montana--19th century; Indians of North America--War--Montana--19th century; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Battlefields; Little Bighorn Battlefield (Mont.)--19th century; Battlefields--Montana--19th century; Sepulchral slabs--Montana--19th century; Crittenden, John J.--Tomb--19th century
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: ZZR710033597
Notes
Postcard stamp printed on back.; Title, "from photo taken one year later" and "Herbert A. Coffeen, Pub., Sheridan, Wyo." printed on card below image.; R7100335977
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