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Photograph of Sitting Bull, framed with kerchief he wore when shot.
Photograph of Sitting Bull, framed with kerchief he wore when shot.
Object Number 46-78-10/28100
Display Title Photograph of Sitting Bull, framed with kerchief he wore when shot.
Descriptions
Object Description Photograph of Sitting Bull, framed with kerchief he wore when shot.
Inventory Description Handkerchief, sitting Bull’s, red/white fabric, surrounding his photograph, fr
Classification
  • Scarf
Subject
  • Portrait
  • Frame
  • Kerchief
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Hunkpapa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Dakota
Materials Wood, Cloth, Metal, Fabric
Dimensions Overall: 37.5 x 3.4 x 3 cm (14 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-10/28100, "Sitting Bull" And Handkerchief worn when shot.
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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