Name/Title
Canoe, wood/canvasEntry/Object ID
1994.009Description
"Neeneemoosha" is an outstanding example of a Ruston Indian Girl model with many factory upgrades such as cherry closed gunwales and cherry decks. In addition, the canoe has an original Rushton-style folding seat which was an additional option from the builder.
"Neeneemoosha" comes from "The Song of Hiawatha," the epic poem published in 1855 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which features Native American characters.
Date range estimated by serial number 2334 (see e.g. Indian Girl with sn 2289 built before incorporation).Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
1994.009Source or Donor
Roberts, Beverly L.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Rushton, J.H.Date made
1906 - 1907Edition
Model: Indian GirlNotes
Date: 1906
Propulsion: Paddle
Engine: 0.000Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Exhibition NumberOther Number
PC19Location
Gallery
*Pauline Morgan Dodge GalleryBuilding
*Small Craft BuildingGallery
*Homer L. Dodge GalleryBuilding
*Elizabeth & Bolling Haxall Building
