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for Daguerreotype copy (reversal of original): Kun-zan-ya and husband, Mahee, the Knife, with baby, Iowa Native Americans
Object Number
41-72-10/53023A
Display Title
Daguerreotype copy (reversal of original): Kun-zan-ya and husband, Mahee, the Knife, with baby, Iowa Native Americans
Descriptions
Object Description
Daguerrotypes: a: seated Indians, male and female, female holding infant. 6 plate type.
b. No-che-ninga, or "no heart of fear," chief of the Iowa tribe, inscription on plate. 6 plate type c. Male Indian wearing bear claw necklace, with medal. 1/4" plate. d. Man (Indian?) holding rifle, tinted 6 plate. Elements of Indian dress.
Subject
- Child
- Portrait
- Woman
- Man
Department
Photographic
Date
1849
Artist
Thomas Easterly
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
United States, southeast?
Materials
Daguerreotype
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Belle J. Bushnell, 1941
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