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.
Date
[between 1869 and 1874.]
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
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.)
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson folio [Hayden Survey].
Subject
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.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
