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Catlin

[ kat-lin ]

noun

  1. George, 1796–1872, U.S. painter.


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Unabashed feminist author Catlin Moran lampooned women who did not identify as feminists in her book, How To Be a Woman.

To borrow a term from Dances, Catlin was a “big tatanka” in the 19th century.

Catlin died in 1872 and is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, but even that is fogged in doubt.

Unable to sell his Indian collection to Congress, Catlin went to Europe and was feted for a time for his exhibited work.

Dr. Catlin nodded sympathy with the statement and turned to Dorothy.

And further I know that they were taken on the spot, from nature, as I was present when Mr. Catlin visited that country.

Catlin gives a striking instance of this superstition as it exists among the Mandans of North America.

When Mr. Catlin asked Osceola if he might paint his portrait the latter seemed greatly pleased.

Mr. Catlin enjoyed painting the fine head, with its high forehead and clear eye.

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