Chief Moozomo/Moose Dung Portrait

Description: 

Man in costume, Moose's Dung. Chippewa. Handwritten in white ink on front of image: "1072."

Location Description: 

Washington, DC

Description: 

Seated studio portrait of Chief Moozomo or Moose Dung, wearing a top hat with scarf, dark shirt with beaded or quilled strips and medallions, peace medal on ribbon, lower body wrapped in blanket, and holding a pipe and a sword. Probably member of an 1874 Delegation. Jackson Catalog 1072; same as P02438 (best).

Location Description: 

Washington, DC