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CURTIS, Edward Sheriff (American, 1868-1952). Group of Three Female Portraits. Curtis’s credit, photograph’s date, title, plate number, and original printmaker’s credit (John Andrew & Son) inscribed on plates. 1. A Chukchansi Maiden. [Boston: John Andrew & Son, ca. 1924]. Original photogravure on Dutch Van Gelder paper. Plate 505 in Curtis’s Portfolio 14, “The North American Indian, Vol. 14. The Kato. The Wailaki. The Yuki. The Pomo. The Wintun. The Maidu. The Miwok. The Yokuts.” Deckle edges; very minor tear bottom edge right; toning; evidence of ghosting verso; spots of discoloration (not affecting image). 2. A Hesquiat Maiden. [Emiliano Sorini Studio, 1966-1967]. Original plate restrike of Curtis’ 1915 photogravure on “tweedweave” paper. Curtis’s credit, photograph date, title, plate number, and original printmaker’s credit (John Andrew & Son) inscribed on plate. Image is Plate 379 in Curtis’s Portfolio 11, “The North American Indian, Vol. 11. The Nootka. The Haida.” Bottom deckle edge; rippling along perimeter; paper is clean and image presents well. 3. Tsátsalatsa - Skokomish. [Emiliano Sorini Studio, 1966-1967]. Original plate restrike of Curtis’ 1912 photogravure on “tweedweave” paper. Image is Plate 299 in Curtis’s Portfolio 9, “The North American Indian, Vol. 9. Salishan tribes of the coast. The Chimakum and The Quilliute. The Willapa.” Deckle edges; minor creases; lightly soiled, smudge on right side (not affecting image). Largest image 15 5/8 x 11 1/8”; smallest 15 1/8 x 11”; overall approx 22 x 17 ¾”. Images clean and bright.