An Isleta Belle c. 1900

"An Isleta Belle" is a photographic portrait by Adam Clark Vroman, taken around 1900. The image features a young Isleta Pueblo woman, adorned with traditional jewelry and a head scarf, looking directly at the viewer. Vroman was known for his documentation of Native American life and culture in the American Southwest, and this photograph is a testament to his interest in capturing the beauty and dignity of Indigenous peoples. This image, part of a larger series, offers viewers insight into the lives and traditions of the Isleta Pueblo people in the early 20th century.