Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Navajo blanket weaver
- View of a Native American Navajo woman weaving a blanket.
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Navajo women weavers--1900-1910.; Weaving--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1901?]
- Navajo woman baking bread
- A Native American (Navajo) woman bakes bread in a pit fire. She wears a cotton shirt and skirt. A flatbed wagon and horses stand behind her.
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Bread--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--1900-1910.; Outdoor cookery--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Chief Ouray's squaw, Chipeta
- Chipeta, a Native American (Ute) woman, poses next to rounded woven baskets with leather handles. She holds a small woven basket and wears a long calico skirt or dress with a pattern of grapes, blossoms, and leaves; a woven, patterned shawl with...
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Baskets--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Chipeta.
- 1907
- Ute man and with Chipeta
- Chipeta, a Native American (Ute) woman, poses with a Ute man. Chipeta wears a long calico skirt or dress with a pattern of grapes, blossoms, and leaves and a patterned shawl with fringe. The man has braids and wears a wide-brimmed hat, a suit, a...
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Men--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Chipeta.
- [1907?]
- Pretty Weasel and Singing Beauty
- Pretty Weasel, who is pregnant, and Singing Beauty, Native American (Crow) women, pose outdoors. Singing Beauty wears beaded moccasins, a belt, dress decorated with elk teeth, and bead necklaces. A man on horseback is nearby.
- Crow Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Pregnant women--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Pretty Weasel.; Singing Beauty.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Indian boy with bow
- A small Native American boy (tribe unknown) holds a bow and looks at an arrow he has just shot into the dirt. A woman with unbound hair dressed in a skirt and shawl stands in a doorway and smiles at him; another woman carries a baby on her back in...
- Indians of North America--Children--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Bows (Archery)--1900-1910.; Boys--1900-1910.; Pueblos--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Native American women
- Three Native American (tribe unknown) women and a child stand before a whitewashed brick fence with tall iron spikes.
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Indian woman & pappoose [sic]
- A Native American woman (tribe unknown) stands before a whitewashed brick fence. Her child stands atop the fence on a plaid blanket.
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Two Native American women
- Two Native American women (tribe unknown) sit outdoors on stairs next to a banister. One woman wears face paint and moccasins; both wear plaid shawls.
- Indians of North America--Women--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Two Chinese women
- In this reproduction of a cabinet card tacked to corkboard, two Chinese women in holiday dress pose on interior stairs. Both wear silk jackets with embroidered banding and medallions, silk trousers and embroidered slippers.
- Chinese Americans--Women--1900-1910.; Cabinet photographs--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Stairways--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- So. Utes women & children
- A group of Native American (Southern Ute) women and children are seated together next to tents, probably at a fair in New Mexico. Beside them are several woven water baskets with straps.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Navajo baskets--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--1900-1910.; Children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Celebration dinner
- Men and women pose with food including pears, bread, a roast pheasant or turkey, and an ornate cake. Decor includes carnations, a stove, bunting, stenciled wallpaper, and a paper bell.
- Celebrations--1900-1910.; Eating & drinking--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1906, December 27
- Profile portrait of Orra Coulter
- Orra Coulter poses in a profile, bust portrait. The woman has an upswept hairstyle and wears a shawl draped around her back.
- Hairstyles--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Coulter, Orra.; Coulter family.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Profile portrait of Orra Coulter
- Orra Coulter poses for a studio portrait. The woman sits in profile, has an upswept hairstyle and wears a probably silk, patterned scarf and a necklace.
- Hairstyles--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Coulter, Orra.; Coulter family.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a ruffled bodice with puffy sleeves. The woman has her hair pulled back into a pompadour.
- Hairstyles--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1901
- Girl with baby on her back
- A young Native American (possibly Navajo) woman carries a baby on her back wrapped in a shawl, probably at a fair in New Mexico.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Infants--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Southern Ute (?) squaw
- A Native American (possibly Southern Ute) woman sits in front of a tepee in New Mexico. She wears a blanket over her dress, leggings, and moccasins.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Tipis--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo woman standing in front of bldg.
- A Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to the railing of a building, probably in New Mexico. She wears a plaid shawl blanket over her dress and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl in front of bldg.
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta, dress, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl in front of bldg.
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta,dress, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, a manta, dress, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta, a dress, apron, and wrapped boots. She holds a bowl of fruit with one hand.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta, a dress, apron, and wrapped boots. She carries a bowl on her head.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl in front of building
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a scarf over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta, dress, apron, and wrapped boots. She holds a small mirror in one hand.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a shawl over her head, a dress, manta, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a shawl over her head, a dress, manta, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a shawl over her head, necklaces, ribbons pinned to her manta, a dress, apron, and wrapped boots.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Woman weaving
- A Native American (Navajo) woman weaves at a loom while another woman spins wool, probably in New Mexico. On the ground is a large painted pot next to an earth hogan.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--1900-1910.; Navajo textile fabrics--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo girl
- A young Native American (Pueblo) woman stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. She wears a shawl over her dress, necklaces, manta, apron, and wrapped boots. She holds a mirror and a small quirt.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Squaw & water bottle
- Portrait of a Native American woman wearing a blanket and looking into a bottle or jar shaped basket.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Baskets--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Ute woman and child
- Portrait of a Native American Ute woman and child in a cradleboard with beadwork and a bottle in a pouch.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--1900-1910.; Children--1900-1910.; Cradleboards--1900-1910.; Mothers & children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Unid. young woman
- A photo of an unidentified female criminal. She wears a print dress, stripped blouse and a hat.
- Criminals--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Miss Tillie Vidal in hayfield
- Miss Tillie Vidal poses on a single passenger horse drawn carriage (?). Another horse is nearby. In the background, people stand on a large bale of hay and a man stands next to a horse.
- Carriages & coaches--1900-1910.; Horses--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1902
- The Vidal family
- Members of the Vidal family, seven women and one man, pose in front of a wood cabin on the set of a western movie. The women wear overalls and the man wears work pants and suspenders.
- Motion picture industry--1900-1910.; Westerns--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1902 August 2
- Woman
- Studio portrait of a woman. She holds flowers and wears a blouse with lace trim and a quilted coat with a fur collar.
- Flowers--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1901]
- Mothers and children
- Studio portrait of women and a baby. The women wear dresses with high lace collars. The baby wears a gown with ruffled sleeves.
- Children & adults--1900-1910.; Infants--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1906]
- Mrs. J. J. Brown
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a dress, elaborately decorated jewelry, and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a dress decorated with fringe, a coat with fur collar, and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a bead necklace, sleeveless dress decorated with flowers and a train.
- Evening gowns--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Molly in a kimono
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a kimono and holds a bamboo and paper umbrella, her hair is done in a geisha style.
- Costumes--1900-1910.; Kimonos--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- 1902
- J. J. Larry Helen and Molly
- Studio portrait of James Joseph "J. J." Brown, Lawrence Palmer Brown, Catherine Ellen "Helen" Brown Benziger, and Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. The women wear dresses, scarves, and elaborately decorated hats.
- Benziger, Catherine Ellen.; Families--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, James Joseph.; Brown, Lawrence P.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- [1906]
- Portrait of Miss Mathey
- Full length portrait of Miss Mathey; she poses in front of a window, she wears a bonnet over her dark hair and a full length white dress with long puffed sleeves, and holds a small bouquet of flowers.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Commerce
- Young women ride on a float in a parade. A representation of a globe and a sailing ship and the word "Commerce" is on the float. The women wear dresses with silver bands around the bottom hem. A man leads the horses pulling the float.
- Horse-drawn vehicles--1900-1910.; Floats (Parades)--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- When the sweet peas are in blossom
- Miss Mathey tends to the sweet pea plants in a garden. She wears a long dress with a ruffled hem, long sleeves and a high collar. Her dark hair is tied back in a bun, and she wears a small broach on her dress collar.
- Sweet peas--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Indians, Dakota
- Two white women wearing long skirts and necklaces with crosses pose outside a tepee with a Native American Sioux man with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, he wears a hair pipe breastplate, vest with quillwork and leggings.
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--People--1900-1910.; Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1909
- Emma White Bull No. 2, and Young White Bull
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Sioux) woman, identified as Emma White Bull and her baby, Young White Bull. She wears a blanket around her shoulders over a print dress and bead necklaces. She carries her baby on her back.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Infants--1900-1910.; Mothers & children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Young White Bull.; White Bull, Emma.
- [ca. 1906?]
- Large group of Cheyenne Indians, Wild West Show
- A photomechanical reproduction of a stereographic view; shows a group of Native American (Cheyenne) men, women, and children as they pose on a sidewalk near a building. The men all wear feather headdresses and fur pelts over their braids. The women...
- Cheyenne Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Headdresses--1900-1910.; Children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1901
- C&S dining car 702
- Interior view of Colorado & Southern Railway dining car 207; shows ornate carved wood, leaded glass windows; sconce and hanging lamps, tables with silverware, carafes, flower vases, men, women, and waiters.
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Railroad Dining cars--1900-1910.; Waiters--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [1907]
- Colonel Wm F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) rehearses Summit Springs Battle
- Native Americans, Carlo Myles, Nobby Clark, and William F. Cody rehearse for a reenactment of the Battle of Summit Springs. A Native American man and woman stand near a partially constructed tepee. The woman wears a dress decorated with elk teeth...
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Indians--Performances & portrayals--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Summit Springs (Colo.), Battle of, 1869--Commemoration.; Historical reenactments--1900-1910.; Horseback...
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Medicine Crow's squaw
- Medicine Crow's wife and son, Native American (Crow), pose outdoors on a wooden crate. Medicine Crow's wife wears a fringed dress decorated with elk teeth, and bead earrings. Men with horses and a mother and daughter are nearby.
- Crow Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Boys--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Mothers & children--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Medicine Crow--Family.
- [between 1900 and 1910]