Catlin, George, 1796-1872.
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Album unique
Collection — Portfolio 49
Identifier: 9110
Scope and content
Eleven original watercolors with holographic descriptions by the artist. Includes a letter to Catlin as well. Descriptions include specifics as to the individuals who are pictured and their place in the tribe they are from. Names of Indians are given in the native language as well as the English version, including: The Surrounder, Red Thunder, The Jumper, Double Walker, Big Elk, Black Dog, Big Crow, Little Soldier, Black Rock, and The Very Brave Chief. Information about Indian culture is...
Dates:
1863.
Catlin's North American Indian bills scrapbook
Collection — Huntington box 40
Identifier: 9109
Scope and content
Scrapbook of announcements and other ephemera advertising Catlin's Gallery of North American Indians and events pertaining to Indians. Includes some correspondence, tickets signed by Catlin, newspaper clippings, and information about his exhibitions in the Indian Museum at the Egyptian Hall, Picadilly. Also advertisements for events with Indians who were brought back to Europe, including archery competitions and am event held at Windsor Castle. The advertisements mention the various tribes...
Dates:
1840-1855.
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- Assiniboine Indians. 1
- Cheyenne Indians. 1
- Eskimos. 1
- Hidatsa Indians. 1
- Indians of North America -- Clothing 1
- Indians of North America -- Exhibitions 1
- Indians of North America -- Sports 1
- Iowa Indians. 1
- Lacrosse. 1
- Mandan Indians. 1
- Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.). 1
- Ojibwa Indians 1
- Omaha Indians. 1
- Osage Indians. 1
- Oto Indians. 1
- Salish Indians. 1
- Seminole Indians. 1
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