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Red Indian Chief and wife, Eastbourne, Sussex
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Red Indian Chief and wife, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber, with his wife Phyllis, both of them adopted members of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. In 1964 Edward travelled to South Dakota to meet the tribe, and during his visit he was made a Chief. He became an international expert on the tribe since first becoming fascinated by the subject in 1919. Seen here in ordinary clothes, standing in the street. Date: 1967
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1967 Aged Blackmore Chief Eastbourne Eccentric Eccentrics Expert Member Ordinary Plumber Shawl Sioux
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, Edward Blackmore, an extraordinary man from Eastbourne, Sussex, is seen standing with his wife Phyllis on the streets of their hometown. Edward, a plumber by trade, was an unlikely figure to become an international expert and adopted member of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. His fascination with the tribe began in 1919, and in 1964, he embarked on a journey to South Dakota to meet them in person. During his visit, Edward was granted the esteemed title of Chief by the tribe, an honor bestowed upon him in recognition of his unwavering dedication and passion for their culture. Edward and Phyllis are depicted here in their ordinary clothes, a stark contrast to the traditional attire they donned during their time with the tribe. Edward wears a simple jacket, while Phyllis wraps a shawl around her shoulders. The image captures the essence of Edward's unique personality and the intriguing story of his connection to the Sioux Indian Tribe. The photograph is a testament to the power of curiosity and the lengths one man went to immerse himself in a culture that captured his imagination over five decades prior. This image, taken in 1967, offers a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Edward Blackmore, the Eastbourne plumber who became a Sioux Indian Chief.
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