Lee Moorhouse (1850-1926) photographs, 1888-1916

Papoose

Title
Papoose
LC Subject
Indians of North America Indian children Girls Belts (Clothing) Necklaces Braids (Hairdressing) Earrings Moccasins Dress, Cloth Cayuse Indians Blankets Tipis outdoor photographs
Local Collection ID
PH036 / A82
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Alternative
Cayuse Indian children in costume Cayuse Indian children in costume.
Photographer
Moorhouse, Thomas Leander, 1850-1926
Description
Two Native American girls, identified as being from the Cayuse tribe, are standing on a blanket, outside in front of a tipi. One girl is wearing a dress, moccasins, earrings, and a necklace. Another girl is wearing a dress, moccasins, a necklace, and a belt. Both girls' hair is tied in braids.
Condition Of Source
scratching
Tribal Notes
An outside photograph of two children in their regalia standing in front of a half canvas and half Tule Mat tipi. The girl on the left side of the photograph is wearing Euro-American style dress and the other one is wearing a Selvedge Trade Cloth style dress. Both are wearing necklaces and plain moccasins. The girl on the right side of the photograph is wearing a beaded leather belt. They are both standing in front of a tipi next to a door. The door is made of cloth material. There are a few poles on the outside of the tipi to hold down the canvas and the Tule mats.
Tribal Classes
Outside Photograph; Children; Euro-American Clothing; Regalia; Housing;
Tribal Terms
Girl; Dress; Dress, Selvedge Trade Cloth; Necklace; Belt, Leather-Beaded; Moccasins, Plain; Canvas; Tule Mat; Poles; Door; Stick; Blanket;
Date
1897/1920
Identifier
PH036_4214
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Local Collection Name
Moorhouse (Major Lee) Photographs
Series Name
Series I: Glass Plate Negatives
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Extent
7.06 X 5.10 inches
Set
Lee Moorhouse (1850-1926) photographs, 1888-1916 Picturing the Cayuse, Walla Walla, and Umatilla Tribes
Primary Set
Lee Moorhouse (1850-1926) photographs, 1888-1916
Has Version
Glass-plate negative
Institution
University of Oregon
Note
Joint Project of the University of Oregon Libraries and the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Image Width
875 pixels
Image Height
615 pixels
Image Resolution
125 dpi
Color Space
24 bit - RGB - sRGB IEC61966-2.1