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Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Letter Opener - C3750S

Category: Jewelry | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Wed, Apr 13th 2016, 2:48pm

Southwest Navajo Indian Jewelry - C3750SAfter the arrival of the railroad in the American Southwest, Fred Harvey opened a chain of hotels along the route and marketed these places as exotic destinations. The art and architecture of these hotels were intended to reflect the vision Harvey had created as typically "Southwestern." The souvenirs sold at his restaurants and hotels were made to appeal to the esthetic of the traveler. Small items which were easy to carry were most popular.

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