Cross, W.R. (1839-1907). A group 3 photographs of Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge Agency.

3 silver gelatin photographs, approx. 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. or smaller, on cardstock mounts, each uncredited but taken by W.R. Cross, ca 1890. Each scene is titled in the negative. Light toning to images, some edge and corner wear to mounts.

Scenes include: Pine Ridge Indians at Hot Springs, S.D. -- Drying Meat. This image is published in Brule: The Sioux People of the Rosebud, by Paul Dyck, p. 249. -- Pine Ridge Agency. Indians. A large group of Sioux dancers are posed in front of a wood tower, probably overlooking the Agency cattle pens. In addition to their dance bells, several of the Sioux are holding Winchester rifles. Agency personnel and other white spectators watch the proceedings.

Provenance: Cowan's Auctions, American History Including the Civil War, 20 June 2012, Lots 173, 174, and 176.

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Cross, W.R. (1839-1907). A group 3 photographs of Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge Agency.

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