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 |
Drum |
Games |
Musical instruments |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) people |
Indigenous peoples of North America, Social conditions |
Men |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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