Lot Of Three Cabinet Cards Of Chief Washakie Of The Eastern Shoshoni

BAKER & JOHNSTON

Publication: Baker & Johnston, Landscape and Portrait Photographers, 1881 & 1882, Evanston, Wyoming

Three cabinet cards of Chief Washakie of the Eastern Shoshoni: 1).Chief Washakie seated 5 7/8" x 4," mount size 7" x 4 1/2.". Imprint of Baker & Johnston, Landscape and Portrait Photographers, Evanston, Wyoming on the verso. Fine copy. 2). Chief Washakie standing in front of an open tepee with a small child seated near the tepee 6 1/2" x 4 1/4," mount size 7 1/4" x 4 1/2." Imprint of Baker & Johnston, Landscape and Portrait Photographers, Evanston, Wyoming on the verso. Very good copy. 3). Chief Washakie standing with a group of Indians in front of four tepees 4 1/4" x 6 7/8," mount size 4 3/8" x 7 1/4." Imprint of Baker & Johnston, Landscape and Portrait Photographers, Evanston, Wyoming on the verso. A tiny ink star has been placed above Chief Washakie for purposes of easy identification. Very good copy. Chief Washakie (born circa 1804-1810, died 1900) is perhaps the most famous of all Eastern Shoshone headmen and leaders. Known for his prowess as both warrior and statesperson, Washakie played a prominent role in the territorial and statehood development of Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. He hunted and trapped with famous mountain man Jim Bridger, sat in treaty councils and negotiations with Mormon elder Brigham Young, and secured the Wind River Reservation as the homeland of the Eastern Shoshones. Provenance: Robert G. McCubbin Collection

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