Kingikmiut Eskimo men and boys wearing Western clothing and fur parkas, Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, between 1901 and 1906
Handwritten in album: Store clothes PH Coll 49.98 The missionaries brought European clothing to the Eskimo, however much of it was ill-suited to the climate, especially the shoes. For the climate, the traditional Eskimo clothing was the best choice.
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| Online Access: | http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/alaskawcanada/id/2225 |
| Summary: | Handwritten in album: Store clothes PH Coll 49.98 The missionaries brought European clothing to the Eskimo, however much of it was ill-suited to the climate, especially the shoes. For the climate, the traditional Eskimo clothing was the best choice. |
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