Carte-de-visite portrait of the Native American sitter identified as Antelope, shown in close right-facing profile. Feathers rise from his hair, braids descend behind his shoulder, and a long, pale cylindrical ornament hangs beside his face. A light-colored wrap covers his shoulder, with contrasting strands of ornaments crossing the chest.
The script caption within the lower left of the photograph reads: "Antelope" / Snake Cheif. The spelling is retained here as evidence. The caption supplies the sitter’s name and the historical designation “Snake”; the card provides no further biographical identification or date.
The reverse credits the maker in a printed backmark: E. L. EATON, / PHOTOGRAPHER. / 234 Farnham Street, / Branch 1, OMAHA, NEB. / Negatives Preserved. The portrait was taken at Eaton’s studio, 234 Farnham Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The single photograph is mounted on buff card with rounded corners.
- Title on card
- "Antelope" / Snake Cheif. (inscribed)
- Medium
- CDV
- Subject
- Edric Eaton, Native American, Personalities
- Dimensions
- 2.49 × 4.16 in (63.2 × 105.7 mm)
- Condition
- Irregular staining along the upper reverse and a localized brown stain above the backmark. Otherwise sound, with no visible cracks or substantial losses.
- Catalogue no.
- MCDV917
Catalogue details
Location
E. L. Eaton studio, 234 Farnham St, Omaha · Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Photographed subject · Locality (town) · 70% confidence
Backmark: "E. L. EATON, PHOTOGRAPHER. 234 Farnham Street, Branch 1, OMAHA, NEB." Old street numbering — town pin until the address is placed.
Source: Card imprint / studio stamp (direct)
