Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico in 1880

A vivid, illustrated record captures a moment when New Mexico’s Pueblo communities were still living their traditional ways. The author’s 1880‑81 field expedition traveled the Rio Grande and its tributaries, documenting stone knives, axes, hammers, and a remarkable variety of pottery—ranging from common earthenware to the distinctive black‑polished ware of Santa Clara and San Juan. Detailed sketches and photographs accompany each entry, giving listeners a clear visual sense of the objects’ form and function.

Beyond the artifacts themselves, the work offers a thoughtful glimpse into the rapid changes confronting these peoples as railroads and settlers expanded into the region. The author notes how pottery production had largely faded in some villages, while trade and barter kept certain styles alive. A map of the Tusayan Province and careful observations about daily life, agriculture, and the villages’ architecture round out this compelling snapshot of a disappearing world.