Publisher: John C. Wise (fl. c. 1882 - 1883).
Title: Execution of the thirty-eight Sioux Indians, at Mankato, Minnesota, December 26, 1862.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1883 BY JOHN C. WISE IN THE OFFICE OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON. \ EXECUTION OF THE THIRTY-EIGHT SIOUX INDIANS \ AT MANKATO MINNESOTA DECEMBER 26, 1862. l.r.: HAYES LITHO. CO. B[insignia] BUFFALO-N-Y-Dimensions: Image: 12 1/2" x 18". Frame 21 3/4": x 25 1/2".
Printer: Printed by Hayes Lithographing Co.
Date: 1883.
Materials and Techniques: chromolithograph on paper glued to the cardboard.
Mat and Frame: Framed.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: laid down, delicate professional restoration of tears; loss of paint, and chips to frame. No dust cover verso. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: Library of Congress 2004667224.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XIX C.
Notes:
- This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia.
- The Largest Mass Execution in US History.