Photograph
Potowatomi Playing Moccasin
| Postcard depicting a group of Potawatomi men at Stone Lake playing the game of moccasin. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, the Wisconsin Historical Society's first curator of photography. |
| Image ID: | 24379 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1921 |
| Creator Name: | Colby, J. M., Wausau, Wis. |
| City: | Crandon |
| County: | Forest |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990) |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M94-200 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Postcard has writing which says: "Small objects are hidden beneath the small skin. Man with rod guesses the number and throws the skin over. Sticks used as counters. Drum beaten constantly." Copyright J.M. Colby, Wausau, Wis. Indian Series #0121. |
| Outdoor photography |
| Drums |
| Games |
| Musical instruments |
| Clothing and dress |
| Hats |
| Potawatomi Indians |
| Social conditions |
| Men |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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