RARE (8) 1915 Panama Pacific Expo., S.F. Indian Village Postcards by Fred Harvey

This is a group of 8 postcards from the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition held in San Francisco. These postcards were made/taken by Fred Harvey and is name is on all the postcards either on the front or back. These postcards from the Grand Canyon Exhibit and more specially the Indian Village. 3 of the postcards are RPPC featuring Bow & Arrow making, an Acoma water carrier, and Blanket weaver. The other postcards feature a glimpse of the Taos, Old Church & Pueblo at Laguna, Taos Pueblo, Arrow Maker’ Hogan, and Trail looking East, and lastly Navaho Hogan. These postcards have never been used and have been stored in this envelope for decades. There are a couple which have small dirt spots(pics 8 & 11).

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Info;

Fred Harvey produced a series of postcards documenting the "Painted Desert" Indian Village exhibit at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) in San Francisco, showcasing Native American life. These postcards, featuring images like outdoor ovens and pottery making, were part of Santa Fe's Grand Canyon exhibit.

Key 1915 PPIE Fred Harvey Postcard Details:

Subject: The "Painted Desert" (also known as the Indian Village or Pueblo Village) was a major attraction on the PPIE "Joy Zone".

Featured Imagery: Postcards depicted scenes such as "Making Pottery" (H-1036) and "Out-door oven in the Painted Desert".

Publisher: Fred Harvey (often associated with the Santa Fe Railway's marketing of the Southwest).

Format: Many were produced as "real photo" postcards or high-quality lithographs.

Context: The exhibit featured, in part, the Grand Canyon exhibit, which was a highlight of the San Francisco fair.