Indian hogan with Shiprock [i.e. Ship Rock] in distance.
Creator(s)
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary
Native American (Navajo) man and child walk near an earth hogan near Shiprock, New Mexico. The hogan stands amidst a sandy desert landscape. Ship Rock stands in the distance.
Date
[1908]
Notes
Also visible in glass negative: "28. Young Indian and Navajo blanket at Shiprock Fair." "29. Shiprock Indian Agency."; Condition: emulsion chipping on edge of glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "N.-38".; Hand-painted glass negative.; Title and "27." from label in glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo Abodes- Exterior" "Navaho".; R7001715438
Physical Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 6 x 7 cm. (2 1/2 x 3 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Hogans--New Mexico--Shiprock--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--New Mexico--Shiprock--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Children--New Mexico--Shiprock--1900-1910.; Ship Rock (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Shiprock (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Dwellings--New Mexico--Shiprock--1900-1910.
Source
Source: Poley.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
