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Object Number
2004.29.5694
Display Title
Drawing done by Comanches in a stolen medical book of Dr. Shirley
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Comanche Indian (Shoshonean) / Comanche drawings. Drawing made by a Comanche Indian. Dr. E. Palmer. A medical book was stolen from Dr. Shirley, a trader to the Comanches, afterwards it was recovered and these pictures were found therein. No. 1 represents a Comanche on horseback with his shield in his hand. No. 2. " " " a foot - the imitations of their German silver ornaments they delight to wear are not bad."
Subject
- Drawing
Department
Photographic
Artist
Dr. Edward Palmer
Culture
- Comanche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 13.4 × 10.5 cm (5 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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