Antique Native American Cabinet Card “Lone Dog” L.W. Stilwell Deadwood SD Framed For Sale

Antique original cabinet card photograph depicting Native American subject identified as “Lone Dog,” photographed by L.W. Stilwell of Deadwood, South Dakota.

Stilwell operated a well-known frontier photographic studio in Deadwood during the late 19th century, producing portraits of Plains Native Americans during the Black Hills gold rush era. His work is collected within Western Americana and Native American historical photography.

The photograph remains housed in an ornate antique decorative metal frame and is offered together as found from an estate.

Photograph Details

Photographer: L.W. Stilwell

Location: Deadwood, South Dakota

Subject: “Lone Dog”

Format: Cabinet Card Photograph

Period: Late 19th Century (c.1880s–1890s)

Original albumen photograph mounted to card stock

Identified subject printed on mount

Frame

Antique ornate metal frame

Easel back for display

Photograph displayed without glass, as found

Frame believed to have accompanied the photograph for many years

The open presentation allows direct viewing of the original photographic surface.

Condition

Authentic antique condition consistent with age:

Age toning and surface wear

Edge and mount wear typical of cabinet cards

Frame shows patina and handling wear

No restoration or cleaning performed

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

Historical Interest

Deadwood studio photography featuring identified Native American subjects is increasingly sought after by collectors of:

Western Americana

Native American history

Dakota Territory / Black Hills history

Early frontier photography

A scarce surviving example combining identified subject, frontier photographer, and period display presentation.