Title: Wild Horse, Comanche Chief

Description: Studio portrait of a Comanche chief identified as Wild Horse 2 (likely 'Kobay' second chief of the Kwahada Comanche). The subject is seated and wearing an eagle feather war bonnet. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by W.L. Sawyers Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

Date: ca. 1890s

Photographer: William L. Sawyers

Item Type: Photograph

Collection: Native American/Western Photograph Collection (P23)
See finding aid: http://www.kchistory.org/u?/Local,36866

Location: P23, Box 1, Folder 4, Number 10

Local Subject: Native Americans; Comanche Indians

Digital Format: JPEG

Barcode: 10017455

Notes: The handwritten title on the front of the card reads: "Wild Horse 2 Chief of the Comanches." The verso contains the name of the studio and a brief description of the types of Indian photographs offered to "curiosity seekers."

Repository: Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri

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