Aboriginal life among the Navajo Indians Cańon de Chelle, New Mexico [i. e. Arizona]
Creator
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Date
1873
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.
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--19th century; Navajo Indians--Arizona--19th century; Navajo women weavers--Arizona--19th century; Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.)--19th century; Looms--Arizona--19th century; Weaving--Arizona--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Lowder
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710033053
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
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