Bell Trading Post

Dateca. 1940

MediumGelatin silver print on cardstock

Dimensions5 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (13.6 × 8.6 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPA2021.065.155

DescriptionThis image depicts the front of the Bell Trading Post in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The front of the trading post consists of two large glass windows on either side of the front door. In both glass windows, various trinkets and things available to buy can be seen. Many different Native American symbols can be seen around the window frames, door frame, and on the bottom portions of the door itself. A sign painted onto the bricks of the building also depicts various Native American symbols and states "Bell Trading Post". A large neon sign shaped like a capital "i" is hanging off of the building in such a way that it can be seen and read from any passing cars on the road passing in front of the building. The neon sign reads "Bell Trading Post. Indian Jewelry. Navajo Rugs". The front half of a car can be seen parked on the street on the right side of the photograph.

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