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Studio Portrait of Two Ho-Chunk Men
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Full-length studio portrait of Joe Thunderking Lowe (King of Thunder) (WauKonJahHunkKah), sitting and wearing Ho-Chunk-style bandolier bags across his chest, an Indian trade blanket on his lap, and Ho-Chunk moccasins. He is leaning on a pedestal of a prop stone wall that is draped with bandoliers of beads, hair pipe bone, and silver conches. David Davis W. Decorra (NeZhooLaChaHeKah), on the right, is dressed in contemporary clothing that has been accented with a Ho-Chunk beaded belt and a tie decorated with German silver brooches (heapoke).
1895
Van Schaick, Charles
Publication Information
| Creator | Van Schaick, Charles |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940 |
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| Call Number | (V22)2733 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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