Paint loss in areas 49cm T X 66cm R; 47cm TM X 87.5cm R (both c.. 0.5cm in diameter). Many long, thin scratches resulting in paint abrasion, especially in lower part of the painting. Paint loss in area 48cm B X 101cm L (c.. 0.5 X 1cm)-possibly inherent to the image. Painting could use some surface protection to prevent further damages
Severely dusty, especially the velvet mat. Velvet mat is clotted together in top and bottom middle area. Left arm of frame is slightly dented along backside edge.
Sitting Bull made only one tour with the Wild West Show, declining other invitations feeling his presence was needed by his followers at the Standing Rock Agency. This photograph was known to have been taken by David Notman, son of the premier Canadian photographer William Notman, during the summer of 1885. Barry likely obtained this copy of the negative from Notman himself. (Harbaugh, P., 1982)
Dimensions
15 X 10.5 cm
Size Overall
51 X 41 cm
Medium
Black and white photograph
Condition
Severe bowing back of both vertical edges away from mat.
Artifact catalogue containing records from the excavation units 45 to 55 at Lovstrom Block B.
Scope and Content
Spreadsheet containing information about the artifacts recovered, including: unit, level, artifact number, catalogue number, depth, co-ordinates, entry date, date recovered,count, weight, UTM co-ordinates, notes(excavators initials and comments) and artifact identification.
Jane Gibson was crew chief for the Lovstrom locale in 1987. Her field journals contain information about all Block/sites excavated. Pages 9-27 relate to Block E.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
