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1. A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! [graphic]
- Creator:
- G. L. (Draughtsman of Port de Québec), printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1813]
- Call Number:
- 813.00.00.25+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A scene on the frontier of the United States: a Native American (left) is shown scalping a dead British soldier. Another British soldier who has already been scalped is shown on the left edge of the design. In the center a second Native American, from whose rifle hangs a sign "Reward for 16 ... scalps" and in whose knife initials "G.R." have been etched, is shown handing a scalp to an obese British soldier (right). The speech balloon above the soldier 's head reads: "Bring me the scalps and the King our master will reward you"; from his pocket a strip of paper "Secret service money". In the background, Native Americans and British soldiers dance around a fire
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Signed with the initials "L.G." in lower right corner., A copy in reverse of a print by William Charles. For original version, see Library of Congress call no.: PGA -- Charles (W.) -Scene on the frontiers ... (A size) [P&P]., and Eight lines of verse in two columns below image: Arise Columbia's sons and forward press, your country's wrongs call loudly for redress ...
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States
- Subject (Topic):
- Indians of North America, History, Scalping, Soldiers, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! [graphic]
2. Pueblo Bonito viewed from the south
- Creator:
- Davies, Arthur B. (Arthur Bowen), 1862-1928, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1880 and 188h9?]
- Call Number:
- BrSide4o Zc16 P9 880da
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows the Pueblo Bonito ruin in Chaco Canyon viewed from the south
- Description:
- BEIN BrSide4o Zc16 P9 880da: On sheet 20.8 x 24.8 cm. Manuscript notes on verso. On verso, red ink stamp: Art Department The Century Co. Union Square New York City. and Title devised by cataloger.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Pueblo Bonito Site (N.M.), Chaco Canyon (N.M.), New Mexico, and Chaco Canyon
- Subject (Topic):
- Chaco architecture, Ancestral Pueblo culture, Pueblo Indians, Architecture, and Indians of North America
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pueblo Bonito viewed from the south
3. The trappers' last shot
- Creator:
- Ranney, William Tylee, 1813-1857, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1850 and 1859?]
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Image of a hunter in buckskin clothing sitting atop his horse, who stands in a shallow pond. The hunter holds his rifle and turns to look behind him. At far left in the distance, a Native American is seen on his horse riding through the tall grasses
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc10 850ra: Imperfect: Faded and heavily foxed. Print is mounted on verso of an advertising placard for "Life likeness of Charley McCarthy to be given away free," cataloged separately. and Title from caption below image.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Topic):
- Trappers, Hunters, Horses, and Indians of North America
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The trappers' last shot
4. When the trail was long between camps
- Creator:
- Russell, Charles M. (Charles Marion), 1864-1926, artist
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1901]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc12 901ru
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Reproduction of the 1901 painting by Charles M. Russell; depicts a group of Native Americans moving camp; women with children on horseback pulling travois from left to right
- Description:
- BEIN Broadsides Zc12 901ru: On sheet 22.1 x 29.6 cm. and Title from caption printed below image.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- West (U.S.)
- Subject (Topic):
- Travois, Indian women, and Indians of North America
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > When the trail was long between camps
