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CANADA: FUR TRADERS, 1879. Meeting between Native American and Canadian fur traders of the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1879

FUR TRADERS, 1853. Fur traders and Native Americans in the Missouri Territory. American wood engraving, 1853

CANADA: FUR TRADE. The Courier Du Bois and the Savage. Wood engraving, 1892, after Frederic Remington

DUTCH FUR TRADE with Native Americans along the Hudson River in the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

DUTCH TRADING WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. Dutch colonists trading with the Native Americans of New Netherland (later New York) in the 17th century. Engraving, 19th century

BARTHOLOMEW GOSNOLD (1572-1607). English navigator. Gosnold trading with Indians on the New England coast, 1602. Line engraving, 1634

DUTCH TRADING. Dutch merchants trading with Native Americans in New Netherland (later New York) in the 17th century. Color engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Governor Peter Stuyvesant and Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam parlaying with Indians. Wood engraving, 1855

DUTCH & NATIVE AMERICAN TRADE. Dutch colonists trading with the Native Americans at New Amsterdam. American engraving, 19th century

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. Officers of the British survey ship HMS Challenger bartering with natives of the Admiralty Islands during the voyage of 1872-76. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BACKWOODSMEN & NATIVE AMERICANS. Wood engraving, late 19th century

DUTCH FUR TRADE. Native Americans bringing pelts to Dutch traders in the 17th century. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

DUTCH FUR TRADERS, 17th C. Native Americans bringing furs to Dutch traders. Wood engraving, 19th century

DARLEY: DUTCH FUR TRADERS. Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam trading fabrics and trinkets for furs. Wood engraving, after Felix O.C

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1888. Trade in a Hudsons Bay Company store. Wood engraving, 1888, after Frederic Remington

DUTCH FUR TRADERS. The Dutch trading with the Native Americans along the Hudson River in the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

HUDSON BAY TRADING STORE in the Northwest Territory of Canada: colored engraving, 1888, after Frederic Remington

SWEDISH COLONISTS, 1702. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Colored Swedish engraving, 1702

CANADA: FUR TRADE. Native Americans and voyageurs in 17th century Montreal. Color engraving, 1891, after Frederic Remington

PENNs TREATY. William Penn (1644-1718), English religious reformer and colonist, with his treat with the Native Americans, 1682. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

NEW AMSTERDAM: TRADE. A mid-19th century representation of the Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam trading with the Native Americans. Wood engraving

CANADA: FUR TRADER. A fur trader in the council tepee. Wood engraving, 1892, after Frederic Remington

Party & barter - benefit Nassau art teachers scholarship fund Coca Cola Plant, Rockville Centre. Poster announcing party for the benefit of the Nassau Art Teachers Scholarship Fund

Haggling over Jewellery
Tourists haggling over jewellery at a bazaar in Turkey. Date: 1930s

FUR TRADER in the Council Tepee: illustration by Frederic Remington

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Native Americans paddling canoes to a trading ship on the Pacific Northwest coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Hudson Bay Company traders discuss the price of a horse with Native Americans Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur traders arriving at a Hudson Bay Company post in boats and wagons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur traders and Native Americans conversing in pantomine. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Traders and soldiers in the sutlers store at Fort Dodge, Kansas, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Impoverished artists by Bruce Bairnsfather
Humorous illustration showing two impoverished and bohemian artists living in a top floor flat. The woman, holding a small statue or sculpture in her arms, asks her partner, " Robledo

Russian Traders Barter
Scandinavian and Russian traders bartering their wares

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"Exploring the Rich History of Barter: From Flintlock Pistols to Phoenician Traders" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of barter, a timeless practice that has shaped civilizations throughout history. Imagine yourself in the fur trade era, where a single flintlock pistol could be exchanged for valuable furs. These pistols were not only tools of survival but also currency in an intricate web of trade. Travel further back to ancient times, where Phoenician traders thrived in bustling ports, exchanging goods from distant lands. Their expertise and vast networks connected cultures and brought prosperity to both sides. Closer to home, visit Abingdon, Virginia's renowned Barter Theatre - a testament to the enduring spirit of exchange. Founded during the Great Depression when actors bartered their talents for food, this theater stands as a symbol of resilience and creativity. Venturing across oceans, witness Norsemen trading with Native Americans along North America's east coast in the early 11th century AD. Through wood engravings from 1846, we glimpse at these historical encounters that shaped future interactions between different peoples. Fast forward to New Sweden in Delaware during the 1700s - Swedish colonists engaging in peaceful exchanges with Delaware Native Americans. This harmonious coexistence showcases how mutual respect can foster prosperous relationships. Journeying southward brings us to Africa's shrimp river where floating factories served as hubs for vibrant trade activities. The river teemed with life as merchants exchanged goods amidst breathtaking natural beauty. In another corner of history lies Henry Hudson offering liquor to Native Americans in 1609; an illustration capturing both cultural curiosity and potential exploitation during early European exploration. Shifting gears towards compassion and liberation is Saint Paulinus freeing a slave depicted on canvas – reminding us that even within systems built on exchange there are moments when humanity triumphs over material gain.