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Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill. Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
![Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery 'E' 1st Artillery [] / , 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill. Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery 'E' 1st Artillery [] / , 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill](/p/731/copr-paul-wernert-ie-weinert-gunners-battery-35133283.jpg.webp "Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery 'E' 1st Artillery [] / , 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill. Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery 'E' 1st Artillery [] / , 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill")
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Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill. Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Seven Lakota scouts and four uniformed Euro-Americans posed behind an artillery piece or Hotchkiss gun, probably in the Pine Ridge Reservation near Wounded Knee, South Dakota. The cannon are Hotchkiss Mountain Guns of 1.65 in. They are sometimes referred to as Mountain Rifles
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This photograph, titled "Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery E 1st Artillery [], 1891, c1891," was created by the renowned American photographer John C. H. Grabill. The image depicts a group of seven Lakota scouts and four uniformed Euro-American soldiers, gathered behind an artillery piece or Hotchkiss gun. The setting is believed to be in the Pine Ridge Reservation near Wounded Knee, South Dakota, during the late 1890s. The soldiers of Battery E, 1st Artillery, are proudly posed next to their Hotchkiss Mountain Guns of 1.65 inches, also known as Mountain Rifles. These guns were commonly used during the American frontier wars and the American Indian Wars of the late 19th century. The soldiers' uniforms and the direct gaze of the men create a sense of pride and determination. The Lakota scouts, dressed in traditional clothing, add an intriguing ethnic diversity to the group portrait. The meeting of frontiers between the indigenous and European populations is evident in this image, which captures a moment in American history when the continent was still being explored and settled. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex relationships between different ethnic groups during this period of American history. The image is a valuable historical document, showcasing the fashion of the time, military uniforms, and the concept of the enforcement of laws on the frontier. This photograph is a significant addition to the Heritage Images collection and a testament to John C. H. Grabill's skill as a photographer.
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