Name/Title
Letter from J.E. Standley to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.635.135GDescription
A 2-page letter from J.E. Standley to Harry George describing in detail an Oomiak (open boat) made of seal skin he has to offer for $100.
Vol II pg. 135G
Harry L George
Just received from the Artic Eskimos Very Fine Perfect Made Oomiak, (Open Boat) of Seal Skin
The Canoe is 63 inches long 18 inches wide
7 " Deep has 6 seats, 12 Ribs, Entirely made as they did
before white men were seen Primitive way Lashings & workmanship finely done
Price to you $15.00 I'll crate it, it is not heavy, also
you say if the fine Chilcat Blanket is cheap it would interest you.
Now you can't Buy them in Alaska at any price. It's the large size and guaranteed
as fine as any ever made
Perfect A. 1. Condition Ile cut the price from $135.00 to even $100.00 F. O. B. Seattle
cargo by Parcel post.
I am so crowded for room that I can't display it so what's the use of keeping it here laid away
This is a Bargain unusual
(note in the left margin written sideways)
Do you have The Smithsonian issue Booklet on Chilcat blanket
cash about .35 also one on canoes & other subjects.Subject
J. E. Standley
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Seattle, Washington
Canoe
OomiakSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
