Unidentified, probably Hewitts Photo Shop

Blue Collection

c. 1937

This photo features two young Native girls, students at the Eklutna Industrial School, standing in near foreground facing the camera. They are wearing traditional clothes assumed to have been made by them at the school. The girl at left wears a full-length fabric "Kuspuk" over another fabric dress slightly evident at the bottom. The outer garment has a full head ruff. The girl at right appears to have on two fabric "Kuspuks" or dresses and a fringed fur over-shirt with a large ruff. Both girls wear decorated mukluks. The girl at right holds a traditional "Eskemo Drum" while the other girl holds the traditional drumstick striking the drum from below. Thick tree leaves form the immediate backdrop.

Eklutna, Alaska

Black & White paper print, 4" x 5"

Eklutna Girl#1x-Blu