Silver gelatin photograph of Sioux Chief Fire Cloud, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. D.F. Barry: Superior, WI, n.d., ca 1890s or after. With Barry's blindstamp on the print at center left. Housed in Barry's original presentation folder with blindstamp at lower left below image and his Superior, WI studio label affixed on verso of folder. This studio portrait, originally taken on November 11, 1886 at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory, shows "Chief Fire Cloud Who Painted the Standing Rock" as penciled on folder verso, with a paint brush in hand. During a ceremony held at the Standing Rock Agency in November 1886, Fire Cloud was selected from hundreds of chiefs to dedicate the sacred "Standing Rock" to peace and plenty, which included offering prayers and painting the rock. Condition: Few minor spots/smudges on print. Otherwise in very fine to near excellent condition. Folder with light corner/edge wear.
Silver gelatin photograph of Sioux Chief Fire Cloud, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. D.F. Barry: Superior, WI, n.d., ca 1890s or after. With Barry's blindstamp on the print at center left. Housed in Barry's original presentation folder with blindstamp at lower left below image and his Superior, WI studio label affixed on verso of folder. This studio portrait, originally taken on November 11, 1886 at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory, shows "Chief Fire Cloud Who Painted the Standing Rock" as penciled on folder verso, with a paint brush in hand. During a ceremony held at the Standing Rock Agency in November 1886, Fire Cloud was selected from hundreds of chiefs to dedicate the sacred "Standing Rock" to peace and plenty, which included offering prayers and painting the rock. Condition: Few minor spots/smudges on print. Otherwise in very fine to near excellent condition. Folder with light corner/edge wear.
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