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Group Studio Portrait of Ho-Chunk Men and Women

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of four Ho-Chunk men and four Ho-Chunk women posing sitting and standing. From left to right in the back are Charles George Whiteotter (HoonkHaTaKah), John Lewis (John Johnson) (NoCheKeKah) and Will Stohegah Carriman (WonkShiekStoHeGah). From left to right in front are George Blackhawk (WonkShiekChoNeeKah), Minnie Pigeon Whiteotter Blowsnake Davis (AhHooKeShelNWinKah), Mary Mollie Prophet Thunder (HoWaChoNeWinKah) and an unidentified woman. Standing on the right is Charles Low Cloud's sister Mary L. Decorah (HoChumLaWinKah). George Blackhawk is dressed in traditional Ho-Chunk men's moccasins that do not have a top flap. Many of the women are wearing several necklaces, earrings, and shawls, while most of the men are wearing contemporary suits and clothing.

Date Created:
1895
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created
1895

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146PO
Legacy ID
WHi 62265

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