Native American (Navajo) women and a child pose seated beside large rocks in Canyon de Chelle (later Canyon de Chelly National Monument), Arizona. One woman wears a dress belted at the waist. A young woman wears a bil (dress), wrapped moccasins, and a bead necklace.
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).
Indians of North America--Arizona--1870-1880.; Navajo Indians--Arizona--1870-1880.; Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Boys--Arizona--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--1870-1880.; Mothers & children--Arizona--1870-1880.; Women--Arizona--1870-1880.; 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: ZZR711007340
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 squaws and child, Canon de Chelle, N.M. [i.e. Arizona]."; Formerly F22763; Number "74" etched in original 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. 22" and "F. 74." printed on label on verso.; R7110073404
Identifier
F22763 DPLW
Filename
11007340.TIF
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