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Fine Art Print : FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785. A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post
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FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785. A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post
FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785.
A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post, 1785. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys
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Media ID 13133071
1785 American Indian Barter Buckskin Canada Choice Colonist Counter Customer Frontier Fur Trade Fur Trader Jefferys Leggings Life Musket Retail Rifle Shopping Thirteen Colonies Trading Post Vendor
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Frontier Trading Post from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating 1785 illustration by C.W. Jefferys depicts a Native American engaging in a fur trade, exchanging pelts for guns at a bustling frontier outpost. Transport yourself to the early days of American history with this stunning work of art, a perfect addition to any home or office decor.
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Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Frontier Trading Post, 1785 - A Glimpse into the Barter of Cultures
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the year 1785, offering a rare glimpse into an important chapter in American history. In this scene, set at a bustling frontier trading post, we witness a fascinating exchange between a Native American and a fur trader. The Native American is seen trading valuable furs for guns - an exchange that would shape the destiny of both cultures. The drawing by C. W. Jefferys beautifully captures the intricate details of this historical moment. We see men and women from different backgrounds coming together in this vibrant interior space filled with merchandise and eager customers. The counter acts as a focal point where choices are made and transactions take place. As we delve deeper into this image, it becomes evident that more than just goods were being exchanged here; ideas, traditions, and ways of life were also intermingling on these frontiers. This snapshot represents not only commerce but also cultural encounters between indigenous peoples like the Native Americans and European colonists. Through their interactions at trading posts like these scattered across Canada and America's Thirteen Colonies, new connections were forged amidst negotiations over buckskin leggings or muskets. These exchanges laid the foundation for future relationships between diverse communities living side by side on this vast continent. Let us cherish this remarkable visual record as it reminds us of our shared past while urging us to reflect upon how such encounters continue to shape our present-day
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