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To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho)
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To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho)
1051577 To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon. Illustration for The Graphic, 4 February 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22235230
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Basket Making Camps Crafts Dawson City Klondyke St Michael Yukon
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The captivating lithograph titled "To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon" takes us back to a bygone era in the late 19th century. Created by Charles Edwin Fripp, this artwork offers a glimpse into the daily life of indigenous people living in the remote regions of North America. Set against the backdrop of Dawson City and St. Michael, two significant locations during the Klondike Gold Rush, we witness an Indian encampment bustling with activity. The focus is on Aunt Sally, a skilled craftswoman engrossed in her basket-making artistry. With nimble hands and unwavering concentration, she weaves intricate patterns using natural materials sourced from her surroundings. This engraving was originally featured in The Graphic magazine on February 4th, 1899. It serves as both documentation and celebration of Native American culture amidst rapid societal changes brought about by gold prospectors flooding into their territories. Through this print's detailed depiction, viewers are transported to a time when traditional craftsmanship thrived alongside modern aspirations for wealth and fortune. It invites contemplation on themes such as cultural preservation, adaptation to change, and resilience within indigenous communities. Preserved within private collections today but made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this lithograph stands as a testament to Charles Edwin Fripp's artistic talent while offering valuable historical insights into an important chapter in North American history.
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