CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952). 30 photogravures of Native American women, children, artifacts, artwork.

5 volume photogravure on tissue: Pikehodiklad - Navaho. -- Havasupai Basket Maker. -- Woman's costume - Cheyenne. -- Pikehodiklad - Navaho. -- Woman's Costume and Baby Swing - Assiniboin.

4 volume photogravures on Van Gelder paper: Wife of Howling Wolf - Cheyenne. -- Goldenrod Meadows - Piegan. -- Braided Squash - Wichita. -- Cowichan Woman. --

21 volume photogravures on Japon vellum: Oraibi Plaques. -- Francisca Chiwiwi - Isleta. -- Laguna Water Jar. -- Hawikuh (B). -- Wife of Wakonda - Oto. -- Gathering Seeds - Coast Pomo. -- Pipe Bags. -- Wichita Matron. -- Cheyenne Female Type. -- Partially Excavated Kiva, Old Cochiti. -- Walled gardens at Middle Mesa. -- Monastery and Church Hawikuh. -- Record of Custodians of a Turtle Drum - Mandan. -- Parfleches - Atsina. -- Turtles with Feather adornment - Mandan. -- Hesquiat Profile. -- Ogalala Child. -- Young Kalispel Girl. -- A Nootka Belle. -- Cheyenne Footwear. -- Cheyenne Baby Carrier.

Together, 30 photogravures with copyright dates between 1903-1927, images approx. 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. sheet). Condition generally very good, some sheets with toning and occasional spotting, and light residue to margins, some with edge and corner wear. Fourteen photogravures hinged at top edge to mounts.

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CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952). 30 photogravures of Native American women, children, artifacts, artwork.

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