7 1/4 x 5 in. photogravure on Japanese tissue, mounted on original backing board, signed in ink in lower margin, "Edward S. Curtis, Christmas, 1912."

Provenance: Gifted by Edward Curtis to the consignor's family, who resided in Seattle, Washington and lived across the street from Curtis. The consignor relates that Curtis came over many Christmases, gifting the family with a new image each year. The consignor's grandmother was also photographed by Curtis as a child, and her portrait is offered as Lot 583 in the current auction.