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Mono summer kitchen, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Mono summer kitchen, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mono summer kitchen, c1924
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mono Summer Kitchen" by Edward Sheriff Curtis, captures a moment in time from the 1920s in the American Southwest. The image portrays a traditional Mono Indian kitchen set up outdoors amidst the arid desert landscape. The scene is filled with a sense of simplicity and self-sufficiency, as the Mono people prepare their meals using a variety of cooking pots and utensils. The photograph, taken around 1924, showcases a collection of pots and pots hanging over an open fire, including a pipkin, a type of round-bottomed cooking pot, and wafer irons, used for making thin, flat cakes. The kitchen equipment is arranged thoughtfully, reflecting the importance of domestic life and the connection to the natural environment. The Mono people, also known as the Mono Lake Paiute, are an indigenous group from the Mono Basin region in California. This photograph offers a glimpse into their historic way of life, showcasing their resourcefulness and adaptability to the desert environment. The image is a valuable piece of heritage art, preserving the traditions and customs of the Mono people during the 20th century. The Library of Congress holds this photograph in its extensive collection, making it an important historical record of the American Indian experience during the 1920s. The image invites us to reflect on the rich cultural heritage of the Mono people and their deep connection to the land.
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