Artist: Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868-1952)
Title: Chief Hector – Assiniboin, plate #629
Date: 1926
Accession #: 2009.11.629
Medium: Photogravure on Dutch Van Gelder paper
Dimensions: sheet: 22 x 17 3/4 in., image: 15 1/4 x11 11/16 in.
Acquired by: Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee, an Iowa general partnership, consisting of Dr. Darryl K. Mozena, Jeffrey P. Mozena, Mark Falb, Timothy J. Conlon, and Dr. Randy Lengeling
Interesting fact about the Artist: Curtis was not just known for his fantastic photography and writing skills. In fact, according to his family, he was an amazing cook as well. In 1946, after moving to a ranch by Whittier, California, near his daughter Beth, he became quite the farmer. With vegetables, chickens, and various crops such as avocados, Curtis sharpened his cooking skills. Even Curtis’ daughter Florence recalls there being, “…snow peas, avocados, berries….usually he had a finger in their preparation, for he was an excellent cook, and if you didn’t like what he cooked, then there was something wrong with you.” (from: Makepeace, Anne. Edward S. Curtis Coming to Light. Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2002. p.175. Print.)