A Native American (Sioux Assiniboine) woman stands near a crude frame structure open on all sides and covered on top with brush, Fort Peck Agency, Montana. The shelter serves as a drying area for strings of corn ears which hang around the perimeter of the structure. The woman wears a print dress with a belt and sunglasses.
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 9 x 12 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Fort Peck Agency--1920-1940; Assiniboine Indians--Montana--1920-1940; Dakota Indians--Montana--1920-1940; Indians of North America--Montana--1920-1940; Corn--Montana--1920-1940; Food drying--Montana--1920-1940.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Courtesy of Div. of Extension and Industry, U. S. Indian Service.
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: ZZR710031663
Notes
Formerly F40589.; Title and "Bulwarks of corn against human hunger" hand-written on back of print.; R7100316630
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