"Life was often harsh for Plains Indians, so they treasured those special ceremonial occasions when they could dress up in their best finery and put aside their hardships and troubles.

"This young girl is a member of the Crow tribe. I met her in Canada and asked her mother if she could pose for me. She was wearing an old-style Crow dress that had been handed down from generation to generation. She was very shy and yet felt proud and very dressed up." - Howard Terpning