Proudly presented
today is this rare First Printing of "Sioux Indian Drawings",
published by Milwaukee Public Museum in 1961. Long out of print, this portfolio
contains 34 plates taken from the Red Hawk Ledger Book. This incredible
collection was in the possession of a Sioux warrior who survived the Wounded
Knee Massacre in 1890. In 1900, the collection was donated to the Milwaukee
Public Museum, and in 1961, 36 plates were reproduced in a limited first
edition printing. This portfolio is from that printing. Two of the plates are
missing, Plate 2 and Plate 13, and the historical pamphlet that accompanies the
prints is a reproduction of the original. The plates are in truly excellent
condition without any issues whatsoever, and measure 12 inches by 15 and a
quarter inches. The Red Hawk Ledger Book is arguably the best collection of
Plains Indian Ledger Art in existence, and this portfolio is an historically
important representation of that record.
There are 10
portfolios available, and these were purchased many years ago directly from the
Milwaukee Public Museum, and were the very last copies in their possession.
They have been carefully stored since that time, and never displayed. This is a
wonderful opportunity to acquire such a desirable collection. Buy with
confidence, fr as you all know, if the buyer is unsatisfied for ANY reason, i
will immediately return the full purchase price, including shipping. This is a
great historical printing, so don't miss out! Many Thanks for your kind
consideration, and as always, Best Regards, Rich