Building the teepee pegging the canvas after it is stretched out by poles.
Creator(s)
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary
Native American (Ute) woman sits near the entrance to a tepee in Monument Valley Park, El Paso County, Colorado. The woman wears a dress and a belt. Writing on the tepee reads: "No 18-9". A hat hangs over the tepee entrance.
Date
[August, 1912]
Notes
Title written on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Utes Abodes- Construction".; Written on nitrate negative: "122."; R7001712993
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 10 x 9 cm. (4 x 3 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 9 x 8 cm. (3 1/2 x 3 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Monument Valley Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Tipis--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.
Source
Source: J. A. Jeancon.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
