Call NumberX-33039CreatorPennington, William M.SummaryA Native American (Navajo) silversmith works indoors. The man stamps conchos on an anvil.Physical Description1 photoprint ; 21 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North AmericaNavajo IndiansSilversmiths--1875-1939Silverwork.CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710033039Type of MaterialPhotographic printsNotesA note, a quote from an article by John Stewart MacClary in the April, 1938 edition of The Desert Magazine that includes commentary on the subject, accompanies print. Condition: edge of print scratched. Formerly F9290. Portion of stamp is crossed out and "Pennington" is written above stamp. Stamped on back of print: "Copyright by Ellen Todd, Inc. Tales in Pictures (Trade Mark) This picture may not be syndicated, rented, loaned, nor utilized for advertising purposes."; Title supplied. Written on back of print: "Indians- Navajos Arts & Crafts- Silverwork", "Illustration only", and "Turquiose jewels in beaten silver bands. Navajo jewelry is known the world over. From crude bullion and hand-cut turquoise are these treasures made by clever Navajo silversmiths."; R7100330391
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