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Peter the Interpreter
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Peter, "the Interpreter," a studio portrait of a Potawatomie Indian in western attired taken by W. Snell in Washington, D.C., possibly on the occasion of the signing of the treaty in which some Potowatomi settled in the Oklahoma Indian Territory.
1867
Snell, W.
Publication Information
| Creator | Snell, W. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1867 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M94-200 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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