Indian blankets and their makers

Name/Title

Indian blankets and their makers

Entry/Object ID

E98.T35.J26 1974

Description

History, old-style wool blankets, changes brought about by traders, symbolism of design and color, a Navajo weaver at work, more. Emphasis on Navajo. Includes information on the Bayeta blanket, squaw dresses, dyeing, belts, garters, hair braids, imitation blankets, the Chimayó blanket, and reliable dealers.

Collection

Carol Westfall Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

blankets, indigenous peoples of north america--navajo, navajo textile fabrics

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

George Wharton James

Publisher

Dover

Date Published

1974

Call No.

E98.T35.J26

ISBN

486229963, 9780486229966

Notes

Length: 230