Vintage 1947 Navajo Woman Grinding Corn Albertype Postcard Kayenta AZ-image
Vintage 1947 Navajo Woman Grinding Corn Albertype Postcard Kayenta AZ-image

Vintage 1947 Navajo Woman Grinding Corn Albertype Postcard Kayenta AZ

$ 7.0

Subject: Native American Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Posted Unit Type: Unit Era: Chrome (1939-Present) Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1947 City: Kayenta Brand/Publisher: The Warren Trading Co. / The Albertype Co. Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Unit Quantity: 1 brand: The Warren Trading Co. / The Albertype Co. Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Region: Arizona

Description

Vintage 1947 Navajo Woman Grinding Corn Albertype Postcard Kayenta AZ. This captivating vintage postcard features a poignant image of a Navajo woman diligently grinding corn, offering a glimpse into traditional daily life within the Navajo Nation. The sepia-toned photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, highlighting cultural practices and the industrious spirit of the Indigenous people of the American Southwest. The scene is rich with detail, from the textured ground to the loom visible in the background, suggesting a complete domestic setting. Produced by The Albertype Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., known for their high-quality printing, and published by The Warren Trading Co. of Kayenta, Arizona, this postcard is a testament to the artistry of its time. Postmarked from Kayenta, Arizona in 1947, it carries a tangible link to the past, making it a significant piece for collectors of Native American ethnography, regional history, or vintage photography. This collectible piece showcases historical imagery and the meticulous craftsmanship of early 20th-century postcard production.

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