Edward S. Curtis
(1868-1952)
Selected Native American Studies, from "North American Indian", 1915-1927

5 photogravures, each with printed title and letterpress credit in the margin.

image: each approximately 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19 x 14cm.) or the reverse
sheet: each approximately 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.7 x 24cm.) or the reverse

An Important Western Collection

Literature:

Edward S. Curtis, The North American Indian, The Complete Portfolios, Taschen, 1997 for many images or their variants

Images as follows:

Hesquiat Belle, 1915; Before the Storm, Makah, 1915; By the Sea – Nootka, 1915; Comanche Footwear, 1927; and Magpie, Cheyenne, 1927

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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Selected Native American Studies, from "North American Indian", 1915-1927

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Edward S. Curtis
(1868-1952)
Selected Native American Studies, from "North American Indian", 1915-1927