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Two Mounted Stag heads and Beaver pelts given to King George
Two Mounted Stag heads and Beaver pelts yielded and paid to his Majesty King George VI by the Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudsons Bay under the terms of their Charter. Fort Garry Gateway, Winnipeg, Canada - May 24th, 1939. Date: 1939
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the Hudson's Bay Company and the relationship between Canada and the British monarchy. The image shows two magnificent stag heads and a collection of beaver pelts, proudly presented to King George VI by the Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay. The presentation took place on May 24, 1939, at Fort Garry Gateway in Winnipeg, Canada. The Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, was granted a royal charter by King Charles II, allowing it to trade exclusively in a vast territory that included present-day Canada. The company's trade goods, including beaver pelts, were highly valued in Europe for their use in the production of felt hats. The pelts were a crucial component of the lucrative fur trade, which helped establish the economic foundation of the Hudson's Bay Company and the early Canadian economy. The stag heads and beaver pelts in this photograph were not the result of commercial transactions but rather symbols of the loyalty and allegiance of the Hudson's Bay Company to the British Crown. The presentation of these gifts to King George VI reinforced the strong connection between the company and the monarchy, which continued to be an essential aspect of the organization's identity for generations to come.
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