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On Neenah

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Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze self-portriat on his favorite horse, Neenah. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'Self-portrait of Charles M. Russell on Neenah, the last of a long list of his favorite mounts: the first being the pinto, Monte, obtained in a trade with the Indians when he was a sixteen year-old lad newly-arrived in Montana. Among others of his favorites were, 'Grey Eagle' and 'Red Bird'. Russell, a lover of horses, once wrote, 'I have always liked horses and since I was eight years old have always owned a few.' After his death provision was made to pension his horses in accordance with his wishes.'

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Title(s): 
On Neenah
Creator(s): 
Unidentified (Author)
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: 
TU2009.39.7659.2
Previous Number(s): 
D.5.2316; 47218; D.5.2316 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
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