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Circling [i.e.Conquering] Bear

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Call NumberB-321CreatorBarry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934Date1880-1889SummaryFull length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 16 x 12 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 13 cm (8 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 17 x 12 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectDakota IndiansIndians of North America--PortraitsOglala IndiansCalumetsIndians of North America--Clothing and dressConquering Bear, Oglala chief.CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700100321Type of MaterialFilm negativesGlass negativesPhotographic printsPortrait photographsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 116. David F. Barry Collection.NotesCatalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library, identifies as Brave Bear or Old Bear. Copy photonegative is cropped. Glass plate has been retouched by photographer. Photoprint cropped; printed by D.F. Barry at later date. Title penciled on glass plate. R7001003213

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