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Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Edward S. Curtis |
From the Library of Congress: Looks like an early version "trade" cap rifle in the fore-ground. Curtis did the bulk of his work in the late 1890's~early 1900's. He draws undeserved criticism for asking his subjects to "dress-up", which was actually the norm back then for formal portrait work. We do get some idea of social structures from his photos. I need to dig into this some more. The bulk of his work was published in a limited edition set of 20 volumes. This edition saw only 500 sets printed... Regards, Doc Sharptail |
Author: | A square 10 [ Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
nice photo - did it say where it was taken ? |
Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts it was taken in the Dakotas somewhere. Looks like Sioux formal dress... Which is why I need to delve into this further, and possibly find a reprint set. No location given as it was lifted off another site lacking that info. I believe the set title was Indians of North America... Regards, Doc Sharptail |
Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
https://www.loc.gov/item/96515425/?fbcl ... tbGau0b7p4 Been a while since I posted a link. It seems to work from here on M/S Edge. I was right about the photo being Sioux... There may be hope for me yet. Looks like it was re-published up to at least a 3rd edition. Interesting site! Regards, Doc Sharptail |
Author: | A square 10 [ Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
yes indeed , i was not certain it was taken in the dakotas , even tho it appeared such , their range of movement included canada after all , |
Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
Here's some Sioux again in 1904. Photo is credited to Curtis. This guy was named Wolf Robe- almost certainly Curtis' work again. I think that is the biggest T-Pipe I've ever seen. Pieces of pipe stone that size being workable are a scarce item. IIRC, this chief was a member of the crow tribe. Regards, Doc Sharptail |
Author: | A square 10 [ Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
"...I think that is the biggest T-Pipe I've ever seen. Pieces of pipe stone that size being workable are a scarce item...." there is a place in the south west corner of Minnesota where they mined and made these - pipetsone down by worthington near the iowa/south dakota boarders |
Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
Dodge City, Kansas, 1872. Not sure if this is Curtis or not. High possibility of it being his work... Regards, Doc Sharptail |
Author: | A square 10 [ Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Edward S. Curtis |
i bet none of those in the photo ever saw the end product , would be fun to know who they were |
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