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 which the items in the collection are from. There are also advertisements for other exhibits that are not related to Native Americans, including a three-legged child, animals, and other curiosities.

Dates

1840-1855.

Creator

Catlin, George, 1796-1872. (Person)
Egyptian Hall (London, England) (Organization)
Huntington Free Library (Former owner, Organization)

Biographical / Historical

George Catlin was an American artist. Catlin's mother had been captured by Indians. Catlin traveled the United States drawing the Indians he saw. He presented his work in a traveling gallery in cities in the U.S. Later he took his trade to Europe. After his time in Europe he continued to travel and present his drawings of both North and South America.