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Inventory·Portraits & Historical·McKenny & Hall
History of the Indian Tribes of North America
Thomas Loraine McKenney and James Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America (1836–1844) is among the most important and visually magnificent works of American ethnographic portraiture. Published in Philadelphia in three folio volumes, the work reproduces 120 hand-colored lithographic portraits of Native American leaders, chiefs, and delegates who visited Washington during McKenney's tenure as Superintendent of Indian Trade. The portraits were executed after paintings by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis, and lithographed by the firm of Lehman & Duval. The folio edition of 1844 represents the finest and most complete issue of this landmark publication.
Available Works
A tender portrait of a Chippeway (Ojibwe) woman seated with her infant bound in a traditional cradleboard. Painted by Charles Bird King and lithographed by Lehman & Duval, Philadelphia. Published by E.C. Biddle.
Portrait of Tshusick, an Ojibway woman depicted in elaborate European-influenced dress with trade silver ornaments. Drawn, printed, and colored at J.T. Bowen Lithographic Establishment, Philadelphia. Published by M.C. Riddle.
Striking portrait of Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, a Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) chief, depicted with ceremonial face paint, silver armlets, and a Presidential peace medal. Drawn, printed, and colored at J.T. Bowen Lithographic Establishment. Published by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia.
Portrait of Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, an Ioway chief, wearing a Presidential peace medal on a blue ribbon. Drawn, printed, and colored at the Lithographic & Print Colouring Establishment, Philadelphia. Published by Daniel Rice & James G. Clark.
Portrait of Tustennuggee Emathla, also known as Jim Boy, a Creek chief depicted in a striking blue coat with red epaulettes and a red turban. Drawn, printed, and colored at J.T. Bowen Lithographic Establishment. Published by F.W. Greenough, Philadelphia.
Portrait of Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, a Shawnee chief, shown in a blue blanket coat with a Presidential peace medal. Printed and colored at J.T. Bowen Lithographic Establishment. Published by F.W. Greenough, Philadelphia.
Portrait of Ca-Ta-He-Cas-Sa, known as Black Hoof, the principal chief of the Shawnee nation, depicted in Western dress with a white head covering. One of the most distinguished leaders of his era. Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. Published by E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia.
Portrait of Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas, The White Pigeon, a Chippewa leader depicted with a Presidential peace medal on a red ribbon. Printed and colored at J.T. Bowen Lithographic Establishment. Published by M.C. Riddle, Philadelphia.
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