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Our artist, while painting his grand picture, "Sunset on the prairies," is surprised by some Camanches [sic], who find his paint very convenient--our artist makes tracks for the setting sun
Summary
Indians painting themselves with artist's paint, as the artist runs away.
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Sept. 21, vol. 25, p. 16.
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Date
01/01/1867
Source
Library of Congress
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