Call NumberZ-147Date1894-1899SummaryStanding portrait of Nat Love, in front of a painted studio backdrop. A Black cowboy, also known as Dead Wood Dick for his shooting abilities, later became a Pullman porter. He wears long hair, a wide brim hat, leather chaps, bullet (ammo) belt and a shirt with a bandana around the collar. He holds his rifle at his side, butt end on floor. A saddle with ropes is on floor in front of him.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 10 cm (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 in.)SubjectAfrican AmericansCowboysRailroad portersLove, Nat.Related MaterialImage File: ZZR711000147Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromNat Love, "The Life and Adventures," Los Angeles, 1907, p. 112.NotesFormerly F21914. Formerly X-11000147; Title printed below printed image from a book: Nat Love "The Life and Adventures."; R7110001473
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