Indian hieroglyphics, Shavano Valley, Montrose Co. Colo.
Creator(s)
McKee, Thomas Michael, 1854-1939.
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."
Date
1897 October 9
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
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.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 103. Thomas M. McKee Album.
Subject
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.
Source
Source: T.J. McKee.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
