Edward S. Curtis
(1868 - 1952)
Hopi Bridal Costume, 1900
silver gelatin - untoned
verso: Hopi Bridal Costue (61) / X-1572-'00 X-667 / The Moki Bride - Quang

negative date: 1900, print date: 1900
7 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.37 x 11.75 cm.), Paper: 8 7/16 x 5 5/8 in. (21.43 x 14.29 cm.)
Edward S. Curtis Studio, Seattle
Private Collection(s)
The Christopher G. Cardozo Women's Collection, 2001

Literature:
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Volume 12, Facing page 40.
Native Family, Bulfinch/Callaway Editions, 1996, p. 49.

Exhibited:
Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian (64 print exhibit), 2004, Schumacher Gallery, Columbus, OH
Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian (64 print exhibit), 2009, Crossman Gallery, Whitewater, WI (Curtis' birthplace)

This print is in good to very good condition overall. There are a few scattered, minor to moderate handling creases, primarily visible in strong, direct light. There is moderate loss at the lower right corner. VERSO: There is hinging tissue remnants at the upper margin edge on the print verso.. The print recto is not affected.

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