Michael Lehr Antiques
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Fall Photographic History Auction, 2025

Sat, Sep 6, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 305

Cabinet Card of Three Native American Women in Blankets

Estimate: $400 - $600

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cabinet card photograph depicting three Native American women standing beside a canvas teepee and a horse-drawn wagon. Each woman is wrapped in a bold, patterned trade blanket, showcasing a rich variety of textile designs, possibly of Navajo or Pueblo origin. Their expressions are calm yet resolute, and they stand shoulder to shoulder, conveying both individuality and collective strength.

The carefully composed outdoor scene is filled with detail, from the textures of the women's garments and hairstyles to the wooden spokes of the wagon wheel and the folds of the tent canvas. Likely dating to the late 19th century, the image captures a transitional moment in Indigenous life, combining traditional dress with elements of encroaching settler technology. An evocative and culturally rich photograph offering a rare view into Native identity, resilience, and dignity during a time of profound change.

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