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Greetings Card : War preparation, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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War preparation, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
War preparation, c1907. Several Sioux men on horseback gather outside a tipi
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exclusive range of Edward S. Curtis greeting cards. This captivating image, titled "War Preparation, c1907," depicts a group of Sioux men on horseback gathered outside a tipi, ready for battle. The intricate details and authenticity of this photograph, taken by the renowned ethnographer Edward S. Curtis from Heritage Images, make these greeting cards a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone seeking to add a touch of the past to their correspondence. Express your sentiments with a piece of history - send a War Preparation greeting card today.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "War Preparation" and captured by Edward Sheriff Curtis in around 1907, offers a glimpse into the traditional ways of the Sioux people as they prepared for a potential conflict. The scene unfolds on the vast grasslands of North America, with several Sioux men on horseback gathered outside a tipi. The men, dressed in their finest regalia, exude a sense of readiness and determination as they gaze intently at the horizon. The presence of horses, a vital mode of transportation and a symbol of power and status, underscores the importance of this animal in Sioux culture. The tipi, a portable and versatile dwelling, serves as a reminder of the nomadic lifestyle that was once the norm for many Indigenous communities in North America. Edward Sheriff Curtis, an American anthropologist and photographer, captured this image during a time when the traditional ways of life for many Indigenous peoples were being disrupted by the encroachment of European settlers and the US government. Through his ethnographic work, Curtis sought to document and preserve the customs, beliefs, and traditions of various Indigenous communities before they were lost to the inexorable march of modernity. This powerful image invites us to reflect on the rich cultural heritage of the Sioux people and the importance of preserving the traditions and ways of life of Indigenous communities around the world.
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