Call NumberP-72CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1899SummaryNative American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; they wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves , and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and over shoulders, bead necklaces, and a bead headband that extends to drape over shoulders; one wears an ammunition belt, beaded armband, and braided hair covered with scarves; horses wear bridles, one decorated with metal, saddles and blankets.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 scoutsHorseback ridingCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700170072Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromH.S. Poley.Original Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: corner of glass negative chipped; red ink stains on print. Photographer's seal embossed on print. Title inked on back of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "Indians- Utes Wars-Scouting parties". R7001700726
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