A cartes de visite features a dignified full-length studio portrait of Sho-go-nik-kaw, also known as Little Hill, a prominent Native American Winnebago Chief. Captured by the esteemed photographer Joel Whitney, this image dates to around 1865. The photograph showcases Chief Little Hill standing with a serene and composed demeanor, wrapped in a blanket with a decorative backdrop that emphasizes his importance and stature.