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Corps of Indian Scouts

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Call NumberZ-2589CreatorBarthelmess, Christian, 1854-1906Date1890-1900SummaryNative American military scouts, probably under the command of First Lieutenant Edward Casey at Fort Keogh (Custer County), Montana, pose on horseback. The men wear felt hats, military coats, gauntlets, striped trousers and diagonal leather chest straps. White soldiers or officers wear officers caps or hats, gauntlets, striped trousers and jackets over collared shirts. A tepee is near trees in the distance.Physical Description1 photographic print : collodion ; 11 x 16 cm (4 x 6 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndian scouts--Montana--Fort Keogh--19th centuryIndians of North America--Montana--Fort Keogh--19th centuryFort Keogh (Mont.)--19th centuryHorseback riding--Montana--Fort Keogh--19th centuryMilitary officers--Montana--Fort Keogh--19th centuryMilitary scouts--American--Montana--Fort Keogh--19th centuryCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711002589Type of MaterialCollodion printing-out paper printsPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromAndrew Smith Inc. Fine American Photography; purchase; 3/30/1984NotesCondition: emulsion worn. Number: "KSB-22" penciled on verso. Spots on original negative reproduced in photographic print. Title supplied. R7110025891

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Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/CreditDenver Public Library Special Collections, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes