Call NumberP-281CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1890-1910SummaryA Native American (Navajo) boy, possibly a shepherd, sits on a donkey in the shade of a tree; a young donkey and dog stands nearby; boy wears pants rolled up to below his knees, dark shirt, and a loose scarf around neck and shoulder.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North AmericaNavajo IndiansShepherdsCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700170281Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesEtched on glass negative: "10". Title written on back of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo Livestock" "Navajo-10". R7001702817
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