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Navajo woman weaving a belt

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Call NumberX-33061CreatorWittick, Ben, 1845-1903SummaryA Native American (Navajo) family poses outdoors near an earth and timber hogan. The woman sits at a loom for weaving belts. The man wears moccasins and a blanket.Physical Description1 photoprint ; 20 x 13 cm (8 x 5 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--19th centuryNavajo Indians--19th centuryNavajo women weavers--19th centuryHogans--19th centuryLooms--19th centuryWeaving--19th centuryCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710033061Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionBen Wittick Collection. Laboratory of AnthropologyNotesCondition: red ink stains on print. Photographer's and collection information stamped on back of print. Title from etching in print. Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo Arts & customs- weaving- Looms". R7100330618

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