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

PH036_4352 Lee Moorhouse photographs

Title
PH036_4352 Lee Moorhouse photographs
LC Subject
Indians of North America Infants Cradleboards Textiles Shells Motanic, Infant studio portraits
Local Collection ID
PH036 / A82
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Alternative
Child of Motanic Motanic's papoose.
Photographer
Moorhouse, Thomas Leander, 1850-1926
Description
A Native American baby, identified as Parson Motanic's child, sleeps in a cradleboard. The cradleboard is ornamented with shells and wrapped in two fabrics, one of which is embroidered with a floral motif.
Condition Of Source
scratching; discoloration; flaking
Tribal Notes
An outside photograph of a child that is sleeping in a cradle board. There is a scarf over the top of the child which covers the top of the cradle board. On the cradle board are a pair of earrings, necklace, and a beaded bag all in the front of the child. The beaded bag is incomplete with only the front of the bag in done. The cradle board is leaning on unidentified object that is covered with a wool blanket. Behind the cradle board on the right side of the photograph is a feather trailor. Writing on the photograph is "Motanic's Papoose Maj. Moorhouse."
Tribal Classes
Outside Photograph; Child; Regalia; Headdress;
Tribal Terms
Child; Cradle Board; Earring; Necklace; Scarf; Bag, Beaded; Trailor, Feathers; Backdrop, Blanket; Blanket, Wool;
Date
1897/1920
Identifier
PH036_4352
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
8.04 X 10.00 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
703 pixels
Image Height
875 pixels
Image Resolution
125 dpi
Color Space
24 bit - RGB - sRGB IEC61966-2.1