Native American (Navajo) woman and child sit inside a brush-covered summer hogan. The woman holds a large piece of cloth; the child looks at a sheepskin. Sheepskins, a blanket, and other fur pelts lie on the floor. Others hang from a wooden pole placed horizontally along the wooden pole and brush-covered walls of the hogan. A pair of dark pants, possibly a dark shirt, and a leather ammunition belt hang from one of the horizontal poles.
Date
summer, [1908?]
Notes
Etched on glass negative: "17".; Title written on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo Abodes- Interior" "Navajo-17".; R7001703059
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Children--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Lodges--1900-1910.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
