Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952), Drying Wheat (San Juan) (1905)

Edward Sheriff Curtis (American, 1868-1952) Drying Wheat (San Juan), 1905 Gelatin silver print, printed later, ferrotyped 5-3/4 x 7-7/8 inches (14.6 x 20.0 cm) (image) 6 x 8 inches (sheet) Numbered x1779-05 in the negative. Titled in ink and inscribed 1779-05 in pencil by an unknown hand, verso. PROVENANCE: Edward S. Curtis Archive; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1970s.

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Condition Report: Overall good condition. Scattered hairline scratches and soft creases visible under raking light. Mild silver mirroring at extreme edges of image. Bumped corners, not affecting the image. Sheet is loose; not framed.