Browse Items (415 total)

63_13_2.jpg
Dates: 1930-1939
Size: 72.5 x 66 cm; 6 warps(comma) 18 wefts
Description: Tapestry weave with goat hair tufts woven in at 1 intervals. This type of mat was frequently used by a weaver as a cushion while working."

63_34_100.jpg
Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 216 x 132 cm; 7 warps(comma) 24 wefts
Description: This rug was bought in 1915 at the Crystal Trading Post. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that…

63_34_102.jpg
Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 222 x 132.5 cm; 6 warps(comma) 36 wefts
Description: Originally purchased at Crystal trading post in 1915. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that…

63_34_105.jpg
Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 203.5 x 137.5 cm; 7 warps(comma) 18 wefts
Description: This rug was bought in 1915 at the Crystal Trading Post. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique…

63_34_109.jpg
Dates: 1880-1890
Size: 196 x 144 cm; 9 warps(comma) 44 wefts
Description: This is an eyedazzler made with aniline dyed wool from Germantown(comma) PA(comma) to create shades of purple(comma) blue(comma) red(comma) green(comma) and white. Produced…

63_34_111.jpg
Dates: 1880-1900
Size: 171.5 x 132 cm; 6 warps(comma) 34 wefts
Description: This is an example of the unique wedge weave(comma) or pulled warp(comma) structure practiced by Navajo weavers from about 1870 to 1890. This form of weaving broke with the…

63_34_113.jpg
Dates: 1850-1860
Size: 142 x 183 cm; 11 warps(comma) 58 wefts
Description: This is an example of a phase II chief's blanket that was traded by the Navajo to Plains groups. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo…

63_34_114.jpg
Dates: 1850-1860
Size: 128 x 161 cm; 10 warps(comma) 56 wefts
Description: This is an example of a phase I chief's blanket. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo weaving. All chief's blankets are woven with a…

63_34_115.jpg
Dates: 1948
Size: 147 x 145.5 cm; 6 warps(comma) 13 wefts
Description: Woven by Mary Woodman with natural and aniline dyed wool(comma) this is a copy of a Pendleton Mills machine-made woman's shawl. Pendleton Mills is an Oregon woolen mill that has…

63_34_116.jpg
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…
Output Formats

atom, dcmes-xml, json, omeka-xml, rss2