Portrait of Mrs. Scott, a Christian Indian woman educated by the white man, ca.1900

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Portrait of Mrs. Scott, a Christian Indian woman educated by the white man, ca.1900

Pierce, C.C. (Charles C.), 1861-1946

1899

Photograph of a portrait of Mrs. Scott (Mrs. Rosmeyer?), a Christian Indian (Yuma?) woman educated by the white man, ca.1900. She can be seen sitting in a rough wooden chair outside. She wears a short dark coat or cape with elaborate stitching over a long, plain dress. She has a knitted shawl over her head and around her neck. Her hands can be seen grasping the handle of a cane in front of her.

Indians of North America--Portraits

Indians

Indians of North America

Women

Yuma Indians

University of Southern California Libraries

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