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First step in blanket making; a loom stands upright with foundation of white wool stretched across it
First step in blanket making; a loom stands upright with foundation of white wool stretched across it
Object Number 2004.29.4368
Display Title First step in blanket making; a loom stands upright with foundation of white wool stretched across it
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Navajo Indians (Athapascan) / First step in blanket making. The foundation of white wool strands is shown with the pounding stick above them. Navajo blanket making. Taken by G. H. Pepper in N. Mex. 1897 in N.M. Presented by B. F. B. Hyde and F. E. Hyde Jr."
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Manufacture and General Utility
Subject
  • blanket making
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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