Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952)Four Photogravures from Volume 15 and 18 of The North American Indian, 1924-26, published 1926-28. Each identified, dated, titled, and copyright within the plate. Photogravures on Japon vellum:
Mawinéhikis ("Tries-to-Excel")—Cree and
A Desert Cahuilla Female Type, image size 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (18.8 x 14.0 cm), framed. Photogravures on Japanese tissue:
Modern House at Capitan Grande—Diegueño and
Chemehuevi House on Colorado River, image size 5 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (14.0 x 18.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Good.
Condition
Condition:
Mawinéhikis ("Tries-to-Execl")—Cree is from Volume 18, the remaining three are from Volume 15.
Frame sizes 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (39.4 x 31.8 cm), 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (33.7 x 27.3 cm), and 13 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (33.7 x 36.9 cm).
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