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Sitting Bull is addressing Major McLaughlin and Colonial Barriester
Sitting Bull is addressing Major McLaughlin and Colonial Barriester
Object Number 2004.29.5784
Display Title Sitting Bull is addressing Major McLaughlin and Colonial Barriester
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Dakota Indians (Siouan) / Picture sent to Mr. Winthrop by Mr. Finotti - given by Mr. W. to the Peabody Museum July 1888. "Sitting Bull" is addressing Major McLaughlin and Col. Barrister, Ind. Agent there & Barrister special agent come to council with Indians regarding the lands. Mc L. has a light hat - the Col. a dark one - both sitting at the table. Col. Townsand of 12th infantry is officer. Others are young officers & families."
Keywords
  • Proper Name
  • Ethnographic
  • Social Control
Subject
  • Chief
  • Officer
  • Military
  • Meeting
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms High plains
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.88 x 22.86 cm (6 1/4 x 9 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Robert Charles Winthrop

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