Henry Hamiton drawings of North American scenes and Native Americans, ca. 1769-1784.

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Henry Hamiton drawings of North American scenes and Native Americans, ca. 1769-1784.

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Series I includes Hamilton's drawings of Native Americans of the Upper Great Lakes, including Canada. These drawings are considered to be the earliest and largest collection of life portraits of Native Americans from this region. Includes individuals of the nations of: Wyandot-Huron, Miami, Ottawa, Ojibwa, and others. Series II includes scenes at or near: Niagara Falls, Fort Detroit, Quebec, Wabash River, ChaudieĢ€re Falls, Ottawa River, and others.

2 portfolio boxes containing 39 drawings in 15 mats : pencil, ink, and wash on paper

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Hamilton, Henry, -1796

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Hamilton (1734?-1796) was a British army officer in the American Revolutionary War. He was also Lieutenant-Governor and Governor of Detroit, Quebec, Bermuda, and Dominica. From the description of Henry Hamilton papers, 1768-1933. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612696380 Henry Hamilton (1734?-1796) was a British army officer in the American Revolutionary War. He was also Lieutenant-Governor and Governor of Detroit, Quebec, Bermuda, and Dominica. From th...