Bear Feathers, a Native American member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, poses for a half-length portrait wearing a floral print shirt and breast plate, possibly made of bone. A blanket is on Bear Feathers' lap.
Description
1 photoprint ; on mat 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Dakota Indians--1880-1890; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890; Wild west shows--1880-1920; Bear Feathers; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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: ZZR700105088
Notes
"Bear Feathers - member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West 1886 From the collection of Nate Salsbury owner and manager - Given by the Salsbury Family" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001050888
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