Indian hieroglyphics, Shavano Valley, Montrose Co. Colo.
Creator
McKee, Thomas Michael, 1854-1939.
Date
1897 October 9
Summary
Close-up of Native American (tribe unknown) petroglyphs on a rock face in Shavano Valley (Montrose County), Colorado. Shows animal figures, possibly corn symbols, and other symbols. A printed sign reads "Indian Hieroglyphies [sic], Shavano Valley, Montrose Co. Col."
Description
1 negative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photographic print ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.) mounted on album page 32 x 39 cm. (12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)
Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--Montrose County--1890-1900.; Montrose County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Shavano Valley (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Antiquities--Colorado--Montrose County--1890-1900.; Rock art--Colorado--Montrose County--1890-1900.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
T.J. McKee.
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: ZZR711001281
Notes
Formerly Mc117.; Number: "Mc117" inked on glass plate.; Photographic print in C Photo Album 103, the Thomas McKee photo album.; Title from Thomas McKee photo album.; R7110012814
Identifier
Mc117
Filename
11001281.TIF
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