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    In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-1891

    In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-1891

    Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

    March 26-June 20, 2010


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    The 1880s and 1890s were decades of tremendous upheaval for many Native American nations. Numerous Indian reservations were opened in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories during this time and large-scale efforts were made to “civilize” the native peoples by forcing them to adopt Euro-American ways. This photographic exhibition explores how dress—and life—changed for the Kiowa and Comanche nations as they gradually habituated themselves to the new life forced upon them by the United States government. The 53 photographs that comprise this exhibition, modern restrikes made from original glass negatives, were taken from 1889 to 1891 by the enterprising team of William J. Lenny and William L. Sawyers. Images of Native Americans in both citizen and native dress reflect the transition occurring between the tribes’ past and their radically different future. Curated by John Hernandez, Director of the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, Oklahoma.


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        University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

        3260 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

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        Tickets: Admission donation: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students with ID, children 6 to 17. Free for children 5 and younger, PennCard holders, Penn Museum members.

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        March 26-June 20, 2010

        Times:
        Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am-4:30 pm
        Sunday: 1-5 pm

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