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Iron Tail, Sioux Chief, Early 1900s

Iron Tail was a Sioux Chief who fought in both the Battle of Little Bighorn and at Wounded Knee. Later he performed with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and was a model for the Indian Head nickel. This photo was probably taken in the first decade of the 20th century.
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Title:
Iron Tail, Sioux Chief, Early 1900s
Caption:
Iron Tail was a Sioux Chief who fought in both the Battle of Little Bighorn and at Wounded Knee. Later he performed with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and was a model for the Indian Head nickel. This photo was probably taken in the first decade of the 20th century.
Credit:
Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
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Image size:
4290 x 3234 px | 39.7 MB
Print size:
36.3 x 27.4 cm | 14.3 x 10.8 in (300 dpi)