Co-u-wa. Toshoway. Comanche Chief

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Title: Co-u-wa. Toshoway. Comanche Chief
Contributor: Silver Brooch
Published / Created: ca. 1867-1874
Publication Place: Fort Sill, I.T.
Publisher: William Soule
Abstract: Silver Brooch (also known as Tosh-a-wah, Toshaway, Tosawi) was the first chief of the Penateka Comanches and known for his peaceful attitude. He wears a wool coat, brimmed hat, feathers, a medallion around his neck, and his hair in braids.
Description: Blank verso.
Extent: 1 photographic print
18.2 x 14.1 cm. mounted on 34.2 x 26.5 cm.

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: WA Photos 27
Collection Title: Photographs of soldiers and Apache, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, and Kiowa Indians in Indian Territory
Collection / Other Creator: Soule, William S., 1836-1908
Collection Created: Fort Sill, I.T. : William Soule, ca. 1867-1874
Container / Volume: Folder 15

Format: still image
Genre: Photographic prints
Photographs
Studio portraits
Subject (Geographic): Fort Sill (Okla.)--Pictorial works.
United States --West (U.S.)
Subject (Name): Silver Brooch
Subject (Topic): Comanche Indians--Pictorial works
Indians of North America--Pictorial works.

Access: Public
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