2 Edward S Curtis Photogravure Plates – Haida Girl & Tsahwismia - Nootka

Description

This is a pair of original photogravure plates from 'The North American Indian. “A Haida Girl” 1915 [British Columbia, Haida Gwaii, Canada] and Tsahwismia – Nootka” 1915 [Nootka Island]. These photogravures used the original photo and was transferred to an etching plate, then hand inked and pressed into vellum paper. Giving it an etching look rather than a photo look. Originally, 500 sets of the 20 volumes were proposed, but only about half or 227 actual sets were produced. These publications document indigenous American Indian life in photography and involved a handful of individuals. Edward Sheriff Curtis published The North American Indian between 1907 and 1930. A true piece of Native American History. The actual image size is 5 ½” x 7 ½” on paper that is 6 ¾” x 8 ¼”. Tipped on at the corners of paper that is 9 ½” x 12 ½”. The images are very good condition. The mount paper has some light foxing. Please see the photographs for more details. Sold together.