1923 Antique EDWARD S CURTIS “Achomawi Man’ Plate 466. Suede Frame Large

Original Edward Curtis Photogravure "Achomawi Man" Dated 1923. Plate 466

From the Portfolio the North American Indian, volume 13, The Hupa. The Yurok. The Karok. The Wiyot The Totowa and Tututni The Shas The Achomawi The Klamath.

Provence: This was a gift of Henrietta E. Failing, transferred from the Rex Aragon library, Portland Art Museum 2002.

Measures Framed size is 21 xx 25" This is a beautifully well cared for Photogravure. The frame appears to be wrapped in hide as shown in the photos.

Curtis began his Indian photography, and ''Princess Angeline'' daughter of Chief Seattle, was one of his first subject. He invented gold and silver processes, which later became known as ''gold tones'' and ''silver tints''. Photogravure by Suffolk Engraving Company Cambridge Mass.

Another Edward Sheriff Curtis from the same estate is in my possession. Both of these photogreaves are framed in what appears to be animal hide

The lines shown in the picture are from the light of the camera