Parsons, G.W. (1845-1931). A group of 14 cabinet cards of Osage Indians taken at Pawhuska, Indian Territory.

14 cabinet photographs of Osage men, women, and children of varying ages, on cardstock mounts with the studio imprint of G.W. Parsons, Pawhuska, Indian Territory or Oklahoma Territory, ca 1880s-1890s. Images overall very good, with occasional toning and soiling. Some with edge and corner wear to mounts.

The majority of the studio photographs feature unidentified Osage subjects, with the exception of three cabinet cards. Subjects include: Charles Me-she-tsa-he (inked notation on verso). -- Black Dog, his wife, and papoose (identified in negative). -- Black Bone (?), his wife, and papoose (identified in negative).

Together, 14 cabinet photographs taken by George W. Parsons, who is best known for documenting Osage Indian individuals, families, and cultural practices during the late 19th century.

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Parsons, G.W. (1845-1931). A group of 14 cabinet cards of Osage Indians taken at Pawhuska, Indian Territory.

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