Name/Title
Letter from Julius Gans to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.174EDescription
Letter from Julius Gans to Harry George noting the shipment of a Navajo rug and describing the same. Also includes an invoice for the rug. Vol 1 P. 174E
E.
The letter discusses the shipment of a Navajo rug #2930 for his approval. It highlights the ceremonial design featuring representations such as clouds, lightning, and the gods at the Four Corners of the World, along with a lizard pattern motif on the border. Feather and arrow motifs are described as separate from the sand painting. The letter mentions the availability of a few ceremonial patterns but none with large human figures. The original price of the rug was $45, but a special offer of $35 is extended to the customer, noting the requirement for postage. It concludes with a request to return the rug if unsatisfactory, signed by Julius Gans from the company.
E1
Invoice from "Southwest Arts & Crafts" The details include an item listed as "Navajo #2930"
with a price of 35.00, and an additional charge for postage and Ins. of .72 for a total amount of 35.72.
Handwritten notes on the invoice mention "Charge" and "On approval."
E2
The receipt for insured mail, labeled as Form 3813, #159152 it is postmarked Saint Joseph, MO. April 14, 1922.
The receipt indicates that it represents a parcel that is insured, requiring presentation for indemnity claims, with specific instructions that the sender must write the name and address of the addressee on the back. The receipt details insurance fee structures, and how claims must be filed. The receipt also features handwritten numbers " for the fee paid of 10 cts. and postage 73" for postage.Subject
Julius Gans
Southwest Arts & Crafts
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Navajo
RugSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
