Edward S. Curtis photogravure plates and proofs for The North American Indian
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- Creators:
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Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
- Dates:
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1899-1927
circa 1980
- Size:
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96 photomechanical prints (photogravure proofs)
184 printing plates (copper printing plates)
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.080
- Repository:
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National Museum of the American Indian
The Edward S. Curtis photogravure plates and proofs for The North American Indian include photogravure printing plates and associated proofs made from Curtis photographs and used in the publication of The North American Indian volumes 1-9 and 12-19. The bulk of the images are portraits, though there are also images of everyday items, ceremonial artifacts, and camps.