The Apache Medicine Song, Painting by Frederic Remington, 659-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-01-11

GUSN

GUSN-391809

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
The Apache Medicine Song, Painting by Frederic Remington, 659-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
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  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting titled "The Apache Medicine Song" by Frederic Remington depicts a group of individuals seated in a circle, likely involved in a communal activity or ritual. They are seen with headbands and appear to be wearing traditional garments. In the foreground, there are several pottery vessels. The setting appears to be outdoors with trees in the background. Photographed for Christian Science Monitor - Mr. Bert Poole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
paintings (visual works)
Apache
Native American
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11820

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024574
B-Series negative 659-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.659-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1908

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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