One of General Custer's scouts surrounded by Indians
Date
[1940-1970?]
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.)
Subject
Combat--19th century; Indians of North America--19th century; Military scouts--19th century
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
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