ledger drawings

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Scope note
Representational drawings of scenes from the lives of 19th-century Plains Indians, with an emphasis on martial accomplishments. Ledger drawings were so named for the ruled ledger books in which they were often executed; these books were obtained from white soldiers or traders.
ledger drawings
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024