Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico And Arizona in 1879

An expertly compiled illustrated catalogue brings to life the material culture gathered during a 1879 field expedition across New Mexico and Arizona. The volume showcases dozens of photographs and detailed drawings of Pueblo artifacts—grooved axes, mortars, crucibles, water vases, and more—each accompanied by concise descriptions that reveal their form and function. Readers also find a map pinpointing the locations of the various pueblos, providing a geographic framework for the collection.

Beyond the visual record, the catalogue offers insight into the collaborative effort behind the survey, noting the contributions of a Smithsonian ethnologist and a Bureau photographic artist who documented the villages and their inhabitants with remarkable clarity. Though assembled quickly and without the polish of a formal report, the work stands as a valuable snapshot of late‑19th‑century ethnographic practice and a testament to the dedication of the explorers who brought these treasures to scholarly attention.