45217.
Two young men with Indian Clubs. On verso is written “Trayers.”
Students at Illinois College of Photography, Effingham, Ill. Sometime between 1895-1910. They are posed with Indian Clubs, boxing gloves, and a medicine ball. The man at right is holding a cable attached to the camera’s shutter to take this picture. There is another camera at right rear.
Left Platoon, Light Battery “K”, 1st U.S. Artillery. Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, 1898. Written on verso “Geronimo was held here in 1886.” The man executing the split at front is William Smith, who is pictured in item 45220 & 45221. They are posed with Indian Clubs and boxing gloves.
Four girls and one boy in size order left to right. 3 girls hold poles; one girl holds Indian Clubs; & the boy holds a sword.