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Indian work room, Albuquerque, New Mexico, circa 1907-1914. Caption reads: "In the Indian Building at Albuqerque are a number of Navahos spinning and dyeing wool, weaving blankets, and making silver ornaments with their crude tools. Among them is Elle, the most famous weaver among the Navahos, and Tom of Ganado, her husband, and Indians from other tribes - Santo Domingo, Isleta, Laguna and San Felipi, are lounging around in their picturesque costumes. Albuquerque is the chief city of New Mexico in size and commercial importance. Altitude 4950 feet; population about 8000." Postcard number: 13957.
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