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A rug pieced together from seal and polar bear fur, made by an Inuit craftsperson.

A man from the Cree First Nation poses in full Sun Dance regalia at Hobbema. The geometric pattern on his vest, arms and belt is composed entirely of intricate, highly skilled beadwork.

Modified photograph of Mrs. Conibear, trader and entrepreneur, holding a moosehide 'tea bag' in front of her Fort Smith home. From the accompanying text:

'Mrs Connibear in front of her house at Fort Smith. It is probably the only house in the…

Mrs. Conibear, trader and entrepreneur, posing in front of her Fort Smith home with a bag made from the a moose fetus' hide by an Inuit craftsperson. 'Tea bags' like this were used much like a market bag. This image is also represented among Miriam…

Mrs. Conibear, trader and entrepreneur, posing in front of her Fort Smith home with a bag made from a moose fetus' hide. 'Tea bags' like this were used much like a market bag. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as…

Two men, Mr. Hoare and Mr. Hester, a Reverend, hold Inuit drums.

A First Nations woman, photographed while preparing a caribou hide.

A close view of a First Nations woman making snowshoes.

A First Nations woman sits in front of a cabin making snowshoes. This image is also represented among Miriam Green Ellis' hand-coloured magic lantern slides.

A First Nations woman making snowshoes. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.