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Funeral Scaffold of a Sioux Chief near Fort Pierre

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Funeral of a Sioux Chief near Fort Pierre.

Date Created:
1832
Creator:
Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893

Publication Information

Creator Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
Date Created 1832

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 46 x 31 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Karl Bodmer etchings, 1840-1843
Call Number PH 137 (5)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ACN
Legacy ID
WHi 6330

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