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Red Bird (Zitkaduta)

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Redbird, a Winnebago Indian, following his surrender after an attack on Prairie du Chien in 1827.

Date Created:
1848
Creator:
McKenney, Thomas and James Hall

Publication Information

Creator McKenney, Thomas and James Hall
Date Created 1848

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Call Number E77 M1305, plate 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143S4
Legacy ID
WHi 3911

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