Call NumberP-2017CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1894SummarySeated studio portrait of Isareta (Cerette) and her brother Capitanito, Native American (Ute) girl and boy, probably Colorado. Cerette wears a belted dress, beaded necklaces, a medal, and beaded moccasins; she holds an umbrella on her lap. Capitanito wears a long shirt, beaded leggings, moccasins, choker, necklaces, and beaded breast plate. They sit on an embroidered pillow.Physical Description1 photoprint ; 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--ColoradoUte Indians--ColoradoChildren--ColoradoCapitanitoIsareta.CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172017Type of MaterialPhotographic printsPortrait photographsDigital Version Created FromH. S. Poley.Original Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesPhotographer's seal in lower right corner. Title inked on back of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "(Sunshine and Shadow) - Ute Indians."; R7001720174
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