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Chief Crazy Bear

Scope and Content Notes

Studio Portrait of Chief Crazy Bear. Written at the Bottom, "Chief Crazy Bear in Gohst[sic] Dance Suit Killed in the battle at Wounded Knee Dec 28th 1890 Pine Ridge South Dakota No.15"

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Title(s): 
Chief Crazy Bear
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
gelatin silver process
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.7035
Previous Number(s): 
D.9.34; 45279; D.9.34 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
Not On View

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