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H. When Pine was King

H. When Pine was King

Name/Title

Michigan History in Paintings

Entry/Object ID

2022.44.01

Scope and Content

Portfolio of eight reproductions of paintings by Robert Thom commissioned and distributed by the Michigan Historical Commission, copyright 1966. Topics include: A. Before History, 10,000 BC - mastodons feeding in a pine forest B. Michigan Indians Algonquian Village, about 1500 AD - deer hunter drags is prey into a village white women grind corn, slice pumpkin for drying and scrape hides. Wigwams and a canoe under repair in the background. C. Sieur de la Salle and the "Griffon", August 27, 1679 - Sailing ship surrounded by canoes paddled by fur trappers and Native Americans D. Furs - Trappers - Traders, 1660-1850 - A white trader and a Native American man consider a pelt in a trading post while the Native's family wait outside E. Massacre at Michilimackinac, June 2, 1763 - British soldiers fooled by a game of lacrosse F. The Detroit Fire, June 11, 1805 - settlers, surrounded with their few saved possessions, watch as the fort burns G. The Boy Governor, July 24, 1831 - a young man is sworn into office H. When Pine was King, 1840-1890 - lumberjack chops at a pine tree. Each reproduction has lengthy historical text by F. Clever Bald on the reverse side.

Context

"to advance the knowledge of the State of Michigan's colorful and exciting development."

Collection

1800 Fur Trading, 0001 Anishinabek/Ojibwe/Odawa/Bodéwadmi, 1835 Logging and Lumbering

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.44

Source or Donor

Kutzel, Ken

Acquisition Method

Donation

Location

Drawer

Flat Files drawer 01 unframed art

Create Date

June 10, 2022

Update Date

June 13, 2022