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Elma Pratt Mexico in Color Folio

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2002-006

Scope and Content

Orange portfolio containing eight four-page folios with test and silkscreen illustrations. Each folio has a title and cover design, text in English, and an original silkscreen illustration (mounted on page three). Subjects include Mexican Indian (including Techuanas and Tzotziles), trades and vendors, markets, and religion (Feast of the Ascension). Subjects are located in Chiapas, Etla, Ixtepec, Janitzio, Oaxaca, and Taxco. This item is number 486 of a first edition of 2,000 copies. Artist Elma Pratt's designs were printed by the silkscreen process by Adrian Duran. Illustrations are 45 cm.

Dates

  • 1947

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

10 plus items (1 box) : folio with 20 pages and 10 color plates ; illustrations: 45 cm.

Abstract

portfolio containing eight four-page folios with test and silkscreen illustrations. Each folio has a title and cover design.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by locale depicted.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.

Creator

Title
Finding Aid of the Elma Pratt Mexico in Color Folio, 1947
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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