Artist: Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868-1952)
Title: Bear Bull – Blackfoot, plate #640
Date: 1926
Accession #: 2009.11.640
Medium: Photogravure on Dutch Van Gelder paper
Dimensions: sheet: 22 x 17 ¾ in., image: 15 3/8 x 11 3/8 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 Photographer: Curtis’ equipment used to photograph the many Native American tribes included: a 14 x 17 inches camera, a simple tripod, and glass holders for his negatives. (from: Makepeace, Anne. Edward S. Curtis Coming to Light. Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2002. Print.)