One of General Custer's scouts surrounded by Indians
Date
[between 1940 and 1970?]
Summary
A scout for General Custer aims his rifle from behind his fallen horse as Native Americans on horseback surround him with guns and spears.
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Combat--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Military scouts--1870-1880.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1876 or 1877).
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: ZZR710033778
Notes
Formerly F5888.; Photographic reproduction of a newspaper illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.; Title and "from a sketch taken by David Carroll, in Custer's Black Hill expedition of 1874" printed on front of original.; R7100337783
Identifier
F5888 DPLW
Filename
10033778.TIF
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