Photographic Scrapbook of Taos, I
Artist
Cady Wells
(American, 1904 - 1954)
Date1936-1945
MediumGelatin silver prints, paper, leather, glue
Dimensions9 x 15 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (22.9 x 39.4 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsBook
Credit LineGift of the Cady Wells Estate, 1982
Object number1982.16.48b
DescriptionAlbum of snapshots glued to black paper, leather or leather like binding. Recto: Photo of the gateway to Mabel Luhan home. Verso: Newspaper clipping with advertisement, "Luhan home for sale in Taos," two photographs, one of a sign stating, "Private Property No Passing No Tourists Welcome." One of a dachshund walking through an adobe gateway.eMuseum Notes
Recto: A photograph of an unidentified gate but likely that at Los Gallos, the home of Mabel Dodge Luhan.
Verso: Two photographs of the Mabel Dodge Luhan house and an article discussing the potential sale of the property by Luhan.
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