Name/Title
Apache Indian Basket MakerEntry/Object ID
CHSA-05053Scope and Content
Color. Photo. Non-Asian; American Indian: A American Indian is sitting on the ground wrapped in colorful blanket and is weaving a basket.
Front: Caption: "Apache Indian Basket Maker." "1-15, 3 B - H1380." Back: Info. Text: "Apache Indian Basket Maker, The indians of Arizona are skilled in the art of basket making, particularly the Pima, Papago, Hopi, Apache, Chemehuevi and Supia Tribes. These are made principally for their own use and for ceremonial purposes, but there is always a ready sale for them, the finer qualities being in great demand by lectors." Postmark: "Los Angeles, CA 90024A." Stamp: 14 cent stamp with an image of Sinclair Lewis. Address: "Daniel K.E. Ching Box 75423 Sanford Sta. Los Angeles, CA 90075-0423." Message: "Dear Dan, received the "goodies" this morn-thanks I only need one candy wrapper of each kind. Am going for surgery on Dec 9th Be glad when its over. Elaine Willahan."