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Studio Portrait of Benjamin Thundercloud in Regalia

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a young Ho-Chunk man, Benjamin Thundercloud, posing sitting in regalia for initiation into the medicine lodge. He is holding a medicine pouch and is wearing a Sioux headdress, woodland flora breech cloth, beaded belt, Winnebago rings and bracelets, and moccasins.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V22)2679

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0127X3
Legacy ID
WHi 61091

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