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Wig Wam Collection

"Wig Wam: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of "wig wam" as we explore diverse cultures and historical moments through captivating imagery

Background imageWig Wam Collection: A pile of large pumpkins with grower

A pile of large pumpkins with grower at Lowheath, c.1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10064

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Columbia River campsite of Native American fishermen

Columbia River campsite of Native American fishermen
Native American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Native American Indian women of the Pawnee Tribe, c. 1873

Native American Indian women of the Pawnee Tribe, c. 1873
Illustration of Pawnee Native American Indian women (squaws) seen inside a wigwam, with a baby in a papoose

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Laplanders and Reindeer

Laplanders and Reindeer
A Lapland man and woman with their two children, reindeer and dog, outside their tepee

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00138

NATI2A-00138
Native American village in winter hills. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00086

NATI2A-00086
Pomelock, a Native American village enclosed with palisades, Virginia /Carolina Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Gipsy family inside a bender tent, Surrey

Gipsy family inside a bender tent, Surrey
A roadside gipsy family inside a bender (a tent like a wigwam, made out of sack and other materials), in the Newdigate area of Surrey

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Red River Trading Post

Red River Trading Post
Trading-post on the Red River

Background imageWig Wam Collection: BOSTON, 1743. Line engraving by James Turner from the title page of American Magazine

BOSTON, 1743. Line engraving by James Turner from the title page of American Magazine and Historical Chronicle, 1743

Background imageWig Wam Collection: POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617). Pocahontas asks her father, Powhatan, to spare the life of John Smith

POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617). Pocahontas asks her father, Powhatan, to spare the life of John Smith. Copper engraving from Smiths Generall Historie of Virginia, 1624

Background imageWig Wam Collection: ENCAMPMENT / PIEKANN NATIVE AMERICANS. Aquatint engraving, 1844, after Karl Bodmer

ENCAMPMENT / PIEKANN NATIVE AMERICANS. Aquatint engraving, 1844, after Karl Bodmer
ENCAMPMENT/PIEKANN NATIVE AMERICANS. Aquatint engraving, 1844, after Karl Bodmer

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATIVE AMERICANS, CANADA: 19th CENT. Native American village in a Canadian forest

NATIVE AMERICANS, CANADA: 19th CENT. Native American village in a Canadian forest. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageWig Wam Collection: CANADA: FOREST. Native American village in a Canadian forest. Wood engraving, 19th century

CANADA: FOREST. Native American village in a Canadian forest. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATIVE AMERICANS: FLORIDA VILLAGE. Copper engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after Jacques Le

NATIVE AMERICANS: FLORIDA VILLAGE. Copper engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

Background imageWig Wam Collection: MOHAWK VILLAGE, 1780. A Mohawk village in central New York, c1780. Wood engraving, 19th century

MOHAWK VILLAGE, 1780. A Mohawk village in central New York, c1780. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageWig Wam Collection: ALGONQUIAN VILLAGE, 1590. The Algonquian village of Secoton (in present day North Carolina)

ALGONQUIAN VILLAGE, 1590. The Algonquian village of Secoton (in present day North Carolina) with cornfields at the right. Color engraving by Theodor de Bry, 1590, after John White

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Old Sachem bitters - wigwam tonic - Wm. Goodrich, New York G

Old Sachem bitters - wigwam tonic - Wm. Goodrich, New York Geo. Hunnewell, agent, New York /. Print showing a Native American man, possibly a chief, full-length portrait, standing, facing right

Background imageWig Wam Collection: PARIS EXPOSITION, 1889. The Canadian Native American exhibit at the Universal Exposition of 1889

PARIS EXPOSITION, 1889. The Canadian Native American exhibit at the Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris, with the Palace of Aztecs and Incas to the right

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00162

NATI2A-00162
Native American palisaded village, such as the one at Malvilla, Alabama, visited by De Soto in 1540. Hand-colored woodcut

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00139

NATI2A-00139
Native American lodges and their birch-bark canoe in Canadian forest. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00088

NATI2A-00088
Native American hunter bringing deer to his forest dwelling. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00032

NATI2A-00032
Native American village and gardens of Secotan, North Carolina, then in Virginia Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a John White illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00001

NATI2A-00001
Mat lodges of the Omaha tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: NATI2A-00007

NATI2A-00007
Algonquins building a wigwam. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Artists Rifles Wwi

Artists Rifles Wwi
A group of happy looking soldiers at a training camp for the Artists Rifles (28th Btn London Regiment) during World War I

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Teepee or wigwam tent, coastal campsite, West Hook Farm, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

Teepee or wigwam tent, coastal campsite, West Hook Farm, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Background imageWig Wam Collection: Lincoln Nominated / 1860

Lincoln Nominated / 1860
The Wigwam at Chicago in which Abraham Lincoln was nominated to run for President. Lincoln won the election with 180 of 303 electoral votes and 40% of the popular vote

Background imageWig Wam Collection: Native American Tepees

Native American Tepees
Tepees in a Sioux village near Fort Laramie


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"Wig Wam: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of "wig wam" as we explore diverse cultures and historical moments through captivating imagery. Witness a pile of large pumpkins, carefully grown by dedicated farmers, symbolizing abundance and harvest in their vibrant colors. Travel back to 1873 and meet Native American Indian women from the Pawnee Tribe, showcasing their traditional attire with pride, preserving their rich heritage for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the Columbia River campsite where Native American fishermen skillfully navigate the waters, honoring ancient traditions that have sustained their communities for centuries. Experience the enchanting Laplanders alongside majestic reindeer, harmoniously coexisting in a symbiotic relationship that has shaped their way of life. Discover a Gipsy family nestled inside a bender tent in Surrey, embracing simplicity while cherishing freedom on an unconventional path. Relive history with Jean Ribault's expedition as they arrive at Port Royal (present-day Beaufort), South Carolina in 1562 - an exploration that would leave an indelible mark on America's colonial past. Transport yourself to Boston in 1743 through James Turner's intricate line engraving capturing snippets of early American life - a glimpse into our nation's foundation. Be captivated by Pocahontas' plea to her father Powhatan for John Smith's life - an iconic moment immortalized through copper engraving from Smiths Generall Historie of Virginia published in 1624. Marvel at Karl Bodmer's aquatint engraving depicting encampment scenes featuring Piekann Native Americans - offering insight into their daily lives amidst breathtaking landscapes. Finally, venture deep into Canada's lush forests where a Native American village thrives harmoniously with nature; witness resilience and unity etched within every wood engraving stroke from the 19th century.