Iron Shell Wild West show portrait
Summary
Photograph shows Iron Shell on horseback wearing full headdress, bone necklace, and traditional clothing.
Copyright 1908 by Frederick W. Glasier.
These portraits are valuable records that document Native American dress and customs at the end of the nineteenth century during an active period of Indian removal and hostilities against Native Americans.Library of Congress holds one of the most important collections of Native American photographic portraits.
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Date
01/01/1908
Contributors
Glasier, F. W. (Frederick W.), photographer
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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