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Pisquapita (Hair in knot), Cri, Calgary, Alb., 1887
Pisquapita (Hair in knot), Cri, Calgary, Alb., 1887

Gelatin silver glass plate negative

Pisquapita (Hair in knot), Cree, Calgary, AB, 1887
Photographer (1857-1913)
Photography studio (1882-1919)
SignatureL. r. imprinted (decal) within image, WM. NOTMAN & SON
Date 1887
Medium / Technique Silver salts on glass
Gelatin dry plate process
Dimensions25.3 x 20.3 cm
Origin Canada
Object NumberVIEW-1813
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by Maclean’s magazine, the Maxwell Cummings Family Foundation and Empire-Universal Films Ltd.

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