Name/Title
Letter from F. W. Bohle to Harry L. GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.30jDescription
A blank piece of letterhead and a 4-page handwritten letter from F. W. Bohle to Harry L. George providing a basket list and photographs as requested in a previous letter. Vol. I, pg. 30j
J1: The letter expresses pleasure in sending a basket list and photographs as requested in a previous letter dated October 29, 1919. The writer mentions the difficulty of grouping and photographing Indian baskets, noting challenges in capturing texture and natural colors, which are not evident in the provided images. He remarks on their specialization in collecting Indian baskets, emphasizing the absence of commercialized modern baskets in their collection, describing it as small but of good quality, and highlighting the many years of study and collection involved. The letter highlights the variety and quality of the basket collection.
J2: The second page includes specific names and addresses are included, such as a request to contact Mr. Al Barron at a San Francisco address. The letter calls attention to a couple of the Puma baskets referencing the number of stitches and measurements. And mentions an old Bowl he received from an Arizona family who had it for 40 - 50 years.
J3: This page includes a lists of items and states that all baskets are numbered and classified and there are many that cannot be bought anymore. They are divided into 8 groups:
Top - Puma Bottom - Tulane, etc.
" - Mission Maiden " - Pima
" - Apache " - Alaska Washoe, etc
" - Navajo " - fine Poma
Then are broken down again as to the number of pieces available for a total of 150 pieces.
J4: The author finishes off the letter with references to his blankets: mentioning a "very fine old Navajo Blanket" in perfect condition; "a fair and old Pueblo blanket" and an "old fine Quini Commercial Blanket in fine condition and at least 100 years old. ." He ends the letter with Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration you will give this matter and to hear again from you. I am Yours very truly"Subject
F. W/ Bohle
Oakland, Calif.
Puma basket
Arizona
Puma
Tulane,
Mission Maiden
Apache
Alaska Washoe
Navajo blanket
Pueblo blanket
QuiniSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George CollectionCollection
Harry L. George Collection
