Aboriginal life among the Navajo Indians Cańon de Chelle, New Mexico [i. e. Arizona]
Creator(s)
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882.
Summary
A Native American (Navajo) man and woman sit near a loom and an earthen hogan near Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. A bundle of corn cobs hangs from a nearby tree.
Date
1873
Notes
Added copy has: "no. 20" printed in label on verso of stereo card.; Formerly F24963.; Formerly F6657.; Printed on front of stereo card: "Expedition of 1873 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers Commanding."; Title, "Squaw weaving blankets. The native loom. The blankets made are of the best quality, and impervious to water.", and "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A." printed on back of stereo card.; Written on back of stereo card: "Indians- Navajo".; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.), 1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.).; R7100330537
Description
1 copy negative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).
Subject
Indians of North America--Arizona--1870-1880.; Navajo Indians--Arizona--1870-1880.; Navajo women weavers--Arizona--1870-1880.; Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Looms--Arizona--1870-1880.; Weaving--Arizona--1870-1880.
Source
Source: Lowder
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Albumen prints.; Film negatives.; Stereographs.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
