Hi Jonathan,

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Frank A. Rinehart (1861-1928) was a distinguished photographer known for his portraits of Native American leaders at the turn of the 20th century. In 1898, he was commissioned to photograph the Indian Congress, part of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska. This event brought together over 500 Native Americans from 35 tribes, providing Rinehart the opportunity to create a significant collection of portraits. ​

These portraits are celebrated for their sensitive and dignified representation of Native American leaders, marking a departure from earlier, less respectful depictions. Rinehart's work emphasized the individuality and strength of his subjects, contributing to a more respectful portrayal of Native Americans in photography.

Burkley Printing Co. was a printing company based in Omaha, Nebraska, that was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was known for producing high-quality prints, including posters, postcards, and other printed materials. The company is historically associated with the production of prints featuring Native American subjects, including reproductions of photographs taken by Frank A. Rinehart. Sets of these photographic prints embellished with glitter accents and bound into series based on region were made, though I've not found any publishing date on those.

Your collection appears to have some of the images from series 710, with some from the original set missing and replace with ones from other series. The collection appears to have some wear and losses and, as a whole, is worth $400-600.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Set of 9 Indian Chief Photographic Prints,
hand-glittered, after Frank A. Rinehart (1861-1928), published by Burkley Printing Co in Omaha, early or mid 20th Century, comprising: "Bear Foot", "Broken Arm," "Black Man," "Shot in the Eye," "Little Wound, Wife & Son," "Thunder Cloud," "Left Hand Bear," "White Buffalo" and "Big Man," each matted and framed in black frames.
each 10 by 8 inches (excluding frames)
CONDITION: Fair
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia