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A Flathead Chief (plate 229; portfolio 7)

A Flathead Chief (plate 229; portfolio 7) - Photogravure
Accession #: 1487.19
Title: A Flathead Chief (plate 229; portfolio 7)
Object Type: Photogravure
Participants:
Physical Description: Photographic portrait of a man with braided hair (4 braids showing), he has a bone whistle hanging around his neck and is holding a club.
Description: This is a portfolio print from Edward Curtis' series "The North American Indian," plate 229, portfolio 7.
Category: Art
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Portrait (Artwork->Subject), Photograph (Artwork); American Indian (Diversity); Men (Men)
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions HxW 15 5/8 x 11 1/4"
Paper Dimensions H x W 21 1/4 x 18 "
Materials/Techniques:
tissue paper (Material)
ink (Material)
Marks/Inscription:
"From Copyright Photograph 1900 by E.S. Curtis", beneath image,centered; "Photogravure John Anderson & Son", beneathe image flush right; "A flathead Chief", below image,flush left "Plate 229" flush left, above image.
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Henry N. Graybill
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