Call NumberZ-37CreatorN. W. Photo Co. (Chadron, Neb.)SummaryTatanka Iyotanka, or Sitting Bull (1831-1890), wears a buckskin jacket with fringe, embroidery, and a fur collar. His felt hat has a Monarch butterfly tucked into the brim, and his hair falls to the sides.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on matboard ; 14 x 10 cm (5 1/2 x 4 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectDakota IndiansIndians of North AmericaSitting Bull, 1834?-1890CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711000037Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsPortrait photographsNotesFormerly F27314. Formerly X-11000037; Inked on back of original matboard: "Sitting Bull, a great medicine man of the Sioux nation, but not a war chief, although he was constantly inciting his warriors to fight against the whites. Was not present at Custer's last fight, but fled from the battlefield. According to all statements, Òld Sit' was a noted mischief maker. Sitting Bull was killed at his own house Dec 15, 1890, by Bull Head, a lieutenant of Indian police, who, in turn was shot and mortally wounded by Gatch "the Bear." Sitting Bull was about 53 years of age at his death. Gen. Miles had ordered his arrest and the Indian police were sent to bring him in. He resisted and was shot and killed in the melee."; Stamped on back of original matboard: "This photograph from Historical Collection of E. A. Brininstool Los Angeles, Cal."; Title inked on matboard. Label reproduced in original reads: "Sitting Bull - Sioux Chief."; R7110000370
N. W. Photo Co. (Chadron, Neb.), Sitting Bull - Sioux Medicine Man. Denver Public Library Digital Collections, accessed 20/04/2026, https://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/1132423
