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Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Still Life Plate Cover Group - Lot of 7Dimensions vary from 7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. to 5 9/16 x 7 1/2 in.  These "plate envelopes" or "plate covers", were hand-made to house their respective copper photogravure plates for protection and identification, and as such are unique. Each envelope has a proof print (exact photographic process unknown) attached to the front and notations as to the title, copyright date, printing notes, the date of printing, etc. There are also thumb prints of the printer's themselves, and other evidence of the printing process. Plate envelopes are a very important form of Curtis ephemera as they are a key early document relating to the creation of Curtis' magnum opus, The North American Indian. Snake Jars in the Kiva, 1906plate cover envelope5 7/16 x 7 7/16 in. (13.81 x 18.89 cm.)Mount: 7 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. (18.42 x 21.91 cm.) Snake Jars in the Kiva, 1906 Photogravure on Japanese Gampi Tissue Etching Stock5 3/8 x 7 7/16 in. (13.65 x 18.89 cm.)Sheet: 9 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (23.81 x 31.12 cm.) A Gem of Basketry - Southern Yokuts, ca. 1924plate cover envelope7 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (19.05 x 13.81 cm.)Mount: 10 9/16 x 8 3/8 in. (26.83 x 21.27 cm.) Peeled Squash - Wichita, ca. 1927 plate cover envelope5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (13.97 x 19.05 cm.) Mount: 8 1/4 x 10 in. (20.96 x 25.40 cm.) Peeled Squash - Wichita, ca. 1927 Photogravure on Holland Van Gelder Etching Stock 5 9/16 x 7 1/2 in. (14.13 x 19.05 cm.) Mount: 9 x 12 in. (22.86 x 30.48 cm.) Hupa Woman's Dress, ca. 1923 plate cover envelope7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.73 x 13.65 cm.) Mount: 9 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. (25.08 x 20.96 cm.) Hupa Woman's Dress, ca. 1923 Photogravure on Holland Van Gelder Etching Stock 7 3/16 x 5 7/16 in. (18.26 x 13.81 cm.) Mount: 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (30.80 x 23.50 cm.) Provenance: Edward Curtis Studio, SeattlePrivate Collection(s)The Christopher G. Cardozo Collection, 1999