Signed, "J.H.SHARP" in lower right on recto; Inscribed in pencil on dust cover, "The Sunset Dance, Taos." and "J.H.Sharp" and "20"x24" and "Bin 11 - (2) - B.B." on verso; Inscribed on paper attached to dust cover, "Taos Pueblo Fiesta, Sept.29th & 30th Sunset Dance After solemn ceremonies in the church they parade & dance in front of each pueblo building and other points as the sun goes down- In the 1890's (and before) there were two guards with guns at the church door, who made periodical shots to keep the devil and evil spirits away- Concesssion to the church and own belief," on verso; Maker's Mark/Inscription: The Sunset Dance, Taos. J.H.Sharp, in pencil on dust cover on verso; "Taos Pueblo Fiesta, Sept.29th & 30th Sunset Dance After solemn ceremonies in the church they parade & dance in front of each pueblo building and other points as the sun goes down- In the 1890's (and before) there were two guards with guns at the church door, who made periodical shots to keep the devil and evil spirits away- Concesssion to the church and own belief," on paper attached to dust cover on verso.
