Native American & Western Photograph Collection

Indians Killing Beef Near Fort Sill
Title
Indians Killing Beef Near Fort Sill
Description
Photographic print on a boudoir card mount showing groups of Native American women and young girls slaughtering beef. The subjects are likely Comanche, Kiowa or Apache. The handwritten title on front of the card reads "Indians killing beef on the reserve near Fort Sill, I.T. [Indian Territory]. The image was produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1890~
Object Type
Photograph
Four Comanche Men
Title
Four Comanche Men
Description
Studio portrait of four unidentified Comanche men in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1890~
Object Type
Photograph
Wild Horse, Comanche Chief
Title
Wild Horse, Comanche Chief
Description
Studio portrait of a Comanche chief identified as Wild Horse 2 (likely 'Kobay' second chief of the Kwahada Comanche). The subject is seated and wearing an eagle feather war bonnet. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by W.L. Sawyers Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1890~
Object Type
Photograph
Two Comanche Men
Title
Two Comanche Men
Description
Studio portrait of two unidentified Comanche men in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by Lenny & Sawyers Indian Views, Purcell, Oklahoma. The verso contains a handwritten note that reads: "Two Commanche Dudes (very stylish)."
Date
1890~
Object Type
Photograph
Indian Police on Horseback
Title
Indian Police on Horseback
Description
Photographic print on a boudoir card mount showing seven agents on horseback; produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1890~
Object Type
Photograph
Comanche Brave (One Who Fears Nothing)
Title
Comanche Brave (One Who Fears Nothing)
Description
Studio portrait of a Comanche brave identified as "One Who Fears Nothing." The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by Lenny & Sawyers Indian Views, Purcell, Oklahoma.
Date
1890~/1899~
Object Type
Photograph