Montagnais Indians Making Canoes, Drawing by Winslow Homer, 13775-A

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Photography

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GUSN-390096

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Montagnais Indians Making Canoes, Drawing by Winslow Homer, 13775-A
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The drawing by Winslow Homer depicts a scene with Montagnais individuals involved in the process of making canoes. In the foreground, two figures are concentrated on constructing a canoe. In the background, several tents are set up, with additional figures visible around them, suggesting a camp setting. The artwork captures a moment of daily activity among the Montagnais people.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canoes
Montagnais
drawing (image-making)
Native American
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028999
A-Series negative 13775-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01

Reference Code

PC012.001.003.13775-A

Date Notes

1895

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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