Julian and Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo decorate pottery on the patio of the Governor's Palace in Santa Fe, N.M. The two are internationally recognized for reviving the ancient techniques of black- on-black and black-on-red pottery. The two sit in front of a split tree surrounded by several pieces of painted pottery, including bowls and pitchers.
Date
[1912?]
Notes
Number "133." written in black ink in lower corner of glass plate.; Small line of emulsion is peeled back in upper corner of glass plate.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001102758
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indian pottery--North America--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Martínez, Julián, San Ildefonso Pueblo potter.; Martínez, María Montoya.; Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
