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Dates: 1860-1880
Size: 286.5 x 132 cm; 11 warps(comma) 46 wefts
Description: This combination of handspun wool with natural dyes and commercial red and yellow yarn was collected by Stanley Stokes in 1880 and incorporates some traits of the…

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Dates: 1875-1880
Size: 110.5 x 144.5; 8 warps(comma) 32 wefts
Description: The design on this blanket with three bands of patterning and narrow brown and beige stripes between is characteristic of a Phase II woman's-style blankets. Such designs are…

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Dates: 1880-1890
Size: 110.5 x 152 cm; plain twill weave with areas of diamond and herringbone
Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a one-piece dress style that was once…

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Dates: 1850-1900
Size: 148 x 233 cm; 10 warps(comma) 36 wefts
Description: This is an example of a phase III chief's blanket. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo weaving. All chief's blankets are woven with a…

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Dates: 1961
Size: (a) 109 x 56.5 cm; 10 warps(comma) 44 wefts; (b) 108.5 x 55 cm; 10 warps(comma) 44 wefts
Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period brought back stylized classic…

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Dates: 1885-1895
Size: 211 x 126 cm; (handspun) 10 warps(comma) 26 wefts; (commercial) 10 warps(comma) 30 wefts
Description: Eyedazzler designs are known for their unusually bright colors and intricate designs that create an optical effect. The…

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Dates: 1860-1870
Size: 151 x 72 cm
Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a child's design" that is smaller and more decorative than earlier wearing blankets. Although such…

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Dates: 1860-1870
Size: 145.5 x 83 cm; 13 warps(comma) 46 wefts
Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a child's design" that is smaller and more decorative than earlier…

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Dates: 1870-1880
Size: 190.5 x 34.5 cm; 12 warps(comma) 48 wefts
Description: During the late 19th century Navajo weaving went through a period of transition where the market changed from creating wearing blankets to weaving rugs for…

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Dates: 1900
Size: 254 x 144 cm; 10 warps(comma) 54 wefts
Description: This rug is tied to the Hubbell Trading post established in Ganado(comma) Arizona(comma) in 1876 by Lorenzo Hubbell. Hubbell was one of two major traders integral in promoting…
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