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Woman boiling the leaves and twigs of the Rhus aromatica and burning the ferruginous ochre
Woman boiling the leaves and twigs of the Rhus aromatica and burning the ferruginous ochre
Object Number 2004.29.4357
Display Title Woman boiling the leaves and twigs of the Rhus aromatica and burning the ferruginous ochre
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Navajo Indians (Athapascan) / [Woman] boiling the leaves and twigs of the Rhus aromatica and burning the ferruginous ochre, both of which are used in making the black dye. / Navajo Indians preparing dye & wool for Blanket making. Taken by G. H. Pepper, 1891. New Mexico. From B.F.B. & Frederick E. Hyde."
Keywords
  • Manufacture and General Utility
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • making
  • dye
Department Photographic
Date 1897
Artist George H. Pepper
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 16.51 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

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