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Custers Last Stand Collection

"Custer's Last Stand: A Fateful Encounter on the Plains of Montana" In this captivating black and white photo, General George A

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of the Little Bighorn (drawing) by Amos Bad Heart Bull

Battle of the Little Bighorn (drawing) by Amos Bad Heart Bull, also known as Wanbli Waphaha (Eagle Bonnet) (ca)
5669729 Battle of the Little Bighorn (drawing) by Amos Bad Heart Bull, also known as Wanbli Waphaha (Eagle Bonnet) (ca. 1868-1913); (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: General George A. Custer (b / w photo)

General George A. Custer (b / w photo)
PNP245556 General George A. Custer (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Armstrong Custer (1839-76); ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)

Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)
980724 Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Custers Last Stand, c. 1914 (oil on canvas)

Custers Last Stand, c. 1914 (oil on canvas)
NUL445603 Custers Last Stand, c.1914 (oil on canvas) by Lorenz, Richard (1858-1915); 107.5x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: General George A. Custer, 1876 (b / w photo)

General George A. Custer, 1876 (b / w photo)
PNP245555 General George A. Custer, 1876 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custer (1839-76); fought in Civil War and American Indian Wars;

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Heroic Death of Custer (engraving)

Heroic Death of Custer (engraving)
663880 Heroic Death of Custer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic Death of Custer)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Lt. William W. Cooke (b / w photo)

Lt. William W. Cooke (b / w photo)
PNP245551 Lt. William W. Cooke (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Cooke (1846-76); adjutant to General George Armstrong Custer (1839-76)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Custers last charge, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho)

Custers last charge, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho)
AQS331972 Custers last charge, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: One Bull Warrior, 1882 (b / w photo)

One Bull Warrior, 1882 (b / w photo)
PNP245386 One Bull Warrior, 1882 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: claimed to have killed General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Map of Little Big Horn Battle Field (colour litho)

Map of Little Big Horn Battle Field (colour litho)
980722 Map of Little Big Horn Battle Field (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Little Big Horn Battle Field)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Illustration of the Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June, 1876 (litho)

Illustration of the Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June, 1876 (litho)
PNP245864 Illustration of the Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June, 1876 (litho) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: The Far West on the Upper Missouri River, 1876 (b / w photo)

The Far West on the Upper Missouri River, 1876 (b / w photo)
PNP247865 The Far West on the Upper Missouri River, 1876 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June 1876 (oil on canvas) (centre detail)

Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June 1876 (oil on canvas) (centre detail)
PNP245867 Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June 1876 (oil on canvas) (centre detail) by Paxson, Edgar Samuel (1852-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of the Little Big Horn, June 1876 (colour lithograph)

Battle of the Little Big Horn, June 1876 (colour lithograph)
3258455 Battle of the Little Big Horn, June 1876 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Dick Custer (chromolitho)

Dick Custer (chromolitho)
3098163 Dick Custer (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Custer. Cigar label, probably early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of Little Big Horn - Indians Leaving Battle Ground (colour litho)

Battle of Little Big Horn - Indians Leaving Battle Ground (colour litho)
980725 Battle of Little Big Horn - Indians Leaving Battle Ground (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of Little Big Horn (colour litho)

Battle of Little Big Horn (colour litho)
980723 Battle of Little Big Horn (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. Custers Last Stand. Oil painting by Gayle Hoskins

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. Custers Last Stand. Oil painting by Gayle Hoskins

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Custers Last Stand Battle Of The Little Bighorn

Custers Last Stand Battle Of The Little Bighorn
Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25, 1876. General George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876. The battle was the most important in the Great Sioux War of 1876

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900)

Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900)

Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Also known as Custers last stand. The Plains Indians defeated the US 7th Cavalry under General Custer

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: George Armstrong Custer (engraving) (later colouration)

George Armstrong Custer (engraving) (later colouration)
KW209228 George Armstrong Custer (engraving) (later colouration) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: The Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th 1876, 1889 (litho)

The Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th 1876, 1889 (litho)
BAL124585 The Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th 1876, 1889 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General George Armstrong Custer (1839-76); ); American

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: LITTLE BIGHORN, c1876. Captain George K

LITTLE BIGHORN, c1876. Captain George K. Sandersons camp near the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana, during the construction of the memorial at Little Bighorn. Photograph by Stanley Morrow, 1876

Background imageCusters Last Stand Collection: Custers Last Stand battlefield

Custers Last Stand battlefield, Custers grave site marked by dark shield on stone, Montana, USA, North America



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"Custer's Last Stand: A Fateful Encounter on the Plains of Montana" In this captivating black and white photo, General George A. Custer stands tall, his gaze determined and resolute. It was during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876 that he would face his ultimate test. Amos Bad Heart Buffalo's artistic depiction transports us to those fateful days in June 1876 when history unfolded on the plains of Montana. The color lithograph vividly portrays Custer's Dead Cavalry, a haunting reminder of the fierce battle that took place. An antique lithograph from 1876 further immerses us in the chaos and intensity of "Custer's Last Stand. " The artist skillfully captures the pivotal moment when hope clashed with despair, forever etching it into our collective memory. Edgar Samuel Paxson's oil painting from 1899 evokes both admiration and sorrow as we witness Custer leading his men fearlessly into battle. His heroic sacrifice echoes through time, reminding us of bravery even in defeat. Another oil painting from c. 1914 brings forth emotions as we contemplate the magnitude of this historic event. The canvas tells a story filled with courage, tragedy, and honor - elements that define Custer's last moments on earth. Through an engraving titled "Heroic Death of Custer, " we glimpse Lt. William W. Cooke alongside his fallen commander – a poignant tribute to their unwavering loyalty until their final breaths. Currier & Ives' color lithograph showcases "Custers last charge, " immortalizing this daring maneuver amidst swirling chaos and uncertainty. It encapsulates both valor and vulnerability within its vibrant hues. A somber black-and-white photograph introduces One Bull Warrior - a figure who witnessed these events firsthand - offering insight into Native American perspectives woven intricately into this historical tapestry. Finally, a map guides us through the battlefield where destiny played out.