Original D.F. Barry photo (3 marks), 11″ x 14″. Noted on back “William Cody, left of him is Red Coud and right of him American Horse. Photo taken at Madison Square Garden 1897-1898.” In original thumbprint frame. Additional research shows that Red Cloud and American Horse were in Washington DC along with 20 other chiefs for signing of the Blak Hills Gold Treaties in 1867-1868. Apparently were asked to come in white man’s “black suits”; however, when their photos were taken, wished to be in their Native garb. Am not sure how this relates to the dates noted on the back of the photo. Perhaps it was a release date by Barry. Few photos were taken of American Horse.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Washington DC, United States
SIZE: 11″ x 14″; Frame 16″ x 18″