Call NumberP-67CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1899SummaryNative American (Ute) scout crouches by his horse, he holds a short stick and wears fringed and beaded pants and shirt, ammunition belt, and a feather in his hair; horse has bridle decorated with metal, saddle, rifle in saddle holster, and two blankets, one draped over the saddle, one underneath, and long rope tied around its neck.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North AmericaUte IndiansGuides and scoutsCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700170067Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromH.S. Poley.Original Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: emulsion damage on glass negative; red ink stains on print. Photographer's seal embossed on back of print. Title inked on back of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "Indians- Utes War- Scouting parties" "Ute Indian". R7001700679
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