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Photostat of drawing by Henry Hamilton of Waniachlou, a chief of Powkouaties -resembles strongly Waweeaughton, a chief of the Poucouattamie nation
Photostat of drawing by Henry Hamilton of Waniachlou, a chief of Powkouaties -resembles strongly Waweeaughton, a chief of the Poucouattamie nation
Object Number 2004.29.6039
Display Title Photostat of drawing by Henry Hamilton of Waniachlou, a chief of Powkouaties -resembles strongly Waweeaughton, a chief of the Poucouattamie nation
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Michigan. Algonquian, [Pottawatomie]; Photostat of drawing by Henry Hamilton - original in the Widener Library - Date probably from capture of Detroit, or thereabouts - Ms. Eug. 508.5. Waniachlou, a chief of Powkouaties (Probably Pottowatomie, as Hamilton was in their country). This resembles strongly Waweeaughton, a chief of the Poucouattamie nation."
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1769 - 1784
Artist Henry Hamilton
Culture
  • Potawatomi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Michigan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.6 x 8.9 cm (5 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

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