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Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving)
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Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving)
1624659 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 September 1886.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23559390
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Indian Exhibition Kindling Logging Ottawa Raft Slide St Lawrence Canadians Lumbering Timber
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This engraving from the 19th century showcases the bustling industry of lumbering in Canada during the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. The print, part of a private collection, offers a glimpse into an important aspect of Canadian history. The scene depicted is filled with activity as workers go about their tasks on a gallery road alongside the St. Lawrence River. A rollway can be seen in the foreground, where logs are being transported using timber sledges. Further down, men are engaged in felling timber and constructing rafts for transportation. The image captures not only the labor-intensive nature of lumbering but also highlights its significance to both colonial and indigenous communities at that time. The presence of Indigenous people participating in this industry serves as a reminder of their integral role in shaping Canada's history. In addition to showcasing the logging process itself, this engraving provides insight into other aspects related to lumbering such as gathering firewood and kindling. It presents a comprehensive view of an essential industry that played a vital role in building Canada's infrastructure during this period. Overall, this historical print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on how industries like lumbering shaped early Canadian society while recognizing the contributions made by both settlers and Indigenous peoples alike.
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