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Poster Print : Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Native Americans on display in London:three chiefs, four " braves" or warriors, four squaws, a little boy and girl, and a " papoose" or infant.The appearance of the party in their romantic costume, and armed with tomahawks and other warlike weapons, is very picturesque. Their robes are covered with a profusion of brilliant ornaments, and the heads of the males...are shorn, with the exception of a crest of hair, to which is affixed a feather from the wing of the war eagle, and a variety of Indian bijouterie..... From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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American Indians Catlin Catlin George Egyptian Hall George Catlin Headdresses Indians Indigenous People Iowa London England United Kingdom Native Americans Papoose Tomahawk Tools Black And Head Dress
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases an intriguing moment in history, featuring Iowa Indians on display at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1844. Witness the authenticity of this extraordinary gathering, as three chiefs, four braves or warriors, four squaws, a little boy, and a girl are captured in this fascinating image. Delve into the rich tapestry of the past with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints, and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Note: Creator and date of image are unknown, kindly sourced from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844" takes us back to a remarkable moment in history. In this image captured by an unknown creator, we witness Native Americans from the Iowa tribe being exhibited in London during the 19th century. The photograph showcases three chiefs and four warriors adorned in their traditional attire. Their robes are adorned with vibrant ornaments that catch the eye. The men's heads are shorn except for a crest of hair embellished with feathers from war eagles' wings and various Indian jewelry. This unique hairstyle adds to their striking appearance. Accompanying them are four squaws, two children - a little boy and girl - and an infant carried on its mother's back known as a "papoose". Each member of this party is armed with tomahawks and other warlike weapons, further emphasizing their cultural identity. Displayed at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, these indigenous people became a tourist attraction for curious visitors seeking glimpses into different cultures. The engraving was later featured in the Illustrated London News newspaper of 1844. This evocative image serves as both a testament to human curiosity about distant lands and peoples during Victorian times while also reminding us of the importance of respecting diverse cultures today. It offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our shared history and appreciate the rich heritage of Native American tribes like the Iowa Indians who left an indelible mark on global consciousness through exhibitions such as these.
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