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Al shooting at a rubber mouse. This may have been his birthday. He is holding a bow and arrows.
Al shooting at a rubber mouse. This may have been his birthday. He is holding a bow and arrows.
Object Number 2004.1.123.1.1881
Display Title Al shooting at a rubber mouse. This may have been his birthday. He is holding a bow and arrows.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on enclosure: "Al tries on his borthday / presents."
Department Photographic
Date 1938-1939
Artist Harriet S. Cosgrove
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 × 13.335 cm (3 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.)

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