View of a Native American (Navajo) Circle Dance at Fort Defiance (McKinley County), New Mexico. The men wear woven shirts and pants, hats and necklaces. Some men are on horseback and three men sit on the ground nearby. The adobe buildings and a log wall at Fort Defiance are in the distance.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).
Subject
Indians of North America--New Mexico--Fort Defiance--19th century; Navajo Indians--New Mexico--Fort Defiance--19th century; Fort Defiance (N.M.)--19th century; Dance--New Mexico--Fort Defiance--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--New Mexico--Fort Defiance--19th century; Forts & fortifications--New Mexico--Fort Defiance--19th century; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
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: ZZR711007344
Notes
"Expedition of 1872, 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps of Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; Descriptive information printed on label on verso reads: "Navajoe Indian Dance, at old Fort Defiance, N.M."; Formerly F22756; Number "80" etched in original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Stamp on verso shows eagle logo and reads: "War Department, Corps on Engineers, U.S. Army. Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian."; Title, attribution and numbers: "No. 26" and "F. 80." printed on label on verso.; R7110073446
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