A studio portrait (sitting) of Ouray [Arrow], a Native American (Tabeguache, Ute) warrior. Ouray has some facial hair, long braids and wears metal hoop earrings. He wears two bead necklaces, one a double choker with contrasting round and cylindrical beads; his longer necklace is woven of seed beads and includes a medicine bundle. His shirt is embroidered with trapunto and cornucopia patterns. The jacket has plain lapels with elaborate beading underneath the front, on the sleeves, and the cuffs. Deerskin fringe falls from his shoulders and his hide leggings have seed bead panels chevrons at the side. He wears two rings.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 19 x 13 cm. (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Tabeguache Indians--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880.; Ouray.; 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: ZZR700310328
Notes
Condition: Flaws from original negative reproduced in photoprint, torn corner.; Formerly F5773.; Formerly Jackson 765.; Number: "765" inked on original negative and reproduced in photoprint.; Penciled on mat board: "150."; Printed on mat board: "Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, Professor F. V. Hayden in charge" with decorative lettering.; R7003103289
Identifier
F5773 DPLW
Filename
00310328.TIF
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