View, facing southeast on the Spruce Tree Canyon Trail, of Native American (Anasazi) cliff dwelling ruins, Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado. The ruins of the mud and stone masonry Spruce Tree House stand underneath a cliffside overhang and have square and T-shaped door openings. The cliff overhang is stained from smoke. Spruce trees grow on top of the cliff as well as below the cliff dwelling ruins.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 7 x 9 cm. (3 x 3 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Structures--Colorado; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities--Colorado; Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.); Spruce Tree House (Colo.); Archaeological sites--Colorado; Cliff dwellings--Colorado; National parks and reserves--Colorado
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: ZZR700170599
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping on edge of glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "V-34."; Title inked on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Same- M1105".; R7001705996
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