Photograph
Studio Portrait of Thomas Thunder in Regalia
Three-quarter length studio portrait of Thomas Thunder (Hoonk Ha Ga Kah) (Son of [Wa Con Cha Kah] John Thunder aka Dr. Thunder and [We Hon Pe Kaw] Lucy Bear, Thunder). He is wearing elaborate Ho-Chunk regalia including eagle feather bonnet, floral beaded shirt and breechcloth, loom-beaded bandolier bags, choker and an Indian Peace Medal. He is holding a calumet pipe. In the background is a painted backdrop. |
Image ID: | 64287 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1910 |
Creator Name: | Van Schaick, Charles |
City: | Black River Falls |
County: | Jackson |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | (V24)5496 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.5 x 8.5 inches |
This image was used in People of the Big Voice, published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press (2011), pg 85. Identified by George Greendeer, Ho-Chunk Nation genealogist using the Ho-Chunk Nation Photo Archives. |
Social life and customs |
Indian beadwork |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Studios and dark rooms |
Smoking |
Chairs |
Clothing |
Murals |
Painting |
Hats |
Jewelry |
Ho Chunk Indians |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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