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Pueblo designs, 1935-1960

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: 37 paintings of pueblo pottery designs from Zuni (15), Hopi (1), Acoma (3), San Ildefonso (5), Tesuque (1), Laguna (3), Zia (3), Santo Domingo (1), and Cochiti (2). Most labeled as "Copied from plate by Kenneth Chapman." Also, three prints of Native American designs used on buildings: "Administration Building," "Door to Museum," and "Library" (not specified). These paintings, by Mercedes Gugisberg, are copies of plates made by Kenneth Chapman. Design motifs include geometric images, animal forms (primarily birds), flower images, and stylized rain clouds. Most of the paintings are black and red in color.

Dates

  • 1935-1960

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 37 items (1 box) : 37 paintings

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Box 1 shelved in the Big Box location.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451