A Native American (Navajo) mother and child pose seated beside large rocks in Canyon de Chelly (later Canyon de Chelly National Monument), Arizona. The woman wears a bil (dress) and a bead necklace. The boy stands on a woven blanket.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 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; Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.)--19th century; Boys--Arizona--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--19th century; Mothers & children--Arizona--19th century; Women--Arizona--19th century; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR711007339
Notes
"Expedition of 1873, 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps of Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; Descriptive information printed on label on verso reads: "Navajoe Indian squaw and child at their canon home, in Canon de Chelle."; Formerly F6660, X-33099, X-33000; Number "73" etched in original negative and reproduced in photographic print.; Stamp on verso shows eagle logo and reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian."; Title, attribution and numbers: "No. 21" and "F. 73." printed on label on verso.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.), 1 photographic print ; 15 x 12 cm. (6 x 5 in.), 1 photographic print ; 17 x 12 cm. (7 x 5 in.).; R7110073399
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