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HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877
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HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877
HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877.
A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877
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Media ID 13133575
1877 American Indian Barter Canadian Customer Hudson Bay Hudson Bay Company Life Merchant Retail Rifle Shopping Trader Trading Post Vendor Voyageur
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This print takes us back to the year 1877, capturing a moment frozen in time at a company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. The wood engraving beautifully depicts the bustling life of this trading post during the turn of the century. In this scene, we see an American Indian man standing outside the store with an axe in hand, perhaps preparing for some bartering or trade. He is one of many customers who frequented this merchant's shop, seeking goods and supplies essential to their daily lives. The presence of rifles hanging on display reminds us that this era was marked by both peaceful exchange and potential conflict between cultures. As we gaze upon this image, it becomes clear that these trading posts were not only places of commerce but also important meeting points where different communities converged. The vendor behind the counter appears ready to assist his customers with their needs. This snapshot offers a glimpse into a bygone era when retail transactions were conducted face-to-face rather than through screens. As we reflect on this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand, let us appreciate how it captures not just a simple storefront but also represents an entire way of life during those times.
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