Fur Trade Collection (#2)

Fort Ross. Russian-American Company settlement, c. 1880. Artist: Raschen, Henry (1854-1937)
Fort Ross. Russian-American Company settlement, c. 1880. From a private collection

Portrait of Alexander Baranov, chief of the Russian-American Company, first governor of Russian Alaska, 1818. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Arctic and Antarctic, St Petersburg

Self-Portrait (Copy), 1806. Artist: Rezanov, Nikolay Petrovich (1764-1807)
Self-Portrait (Copy), 1806. From a private collection

FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785. A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post, 1785. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Colonial trading post at St. Marys City, Maryland
St. Mary s, a trading post and settlement in Maryland, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial trading post on Kent Island, Maryland
William Claibornes trading post on Kent Island in Chesapeake Bay, 1631. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Canoeists on a slow-moving stream
Woodsmen in canoes floating on a tranquil river, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Schoonover illustration

Fur seal hunt in the Arctic, 1800s
Clubbing seals to death for their fur, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch merchants trading with Native Americans on Manhattan Island, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Powder horns and musket balls used in the fur trade
Powder horns, musket balls, and other trade items at a mountain-man rendezvous reenactment, Fort Mandan, North Dakota. Photograph

Frontiersmen on the upper Missouri River, 1800s
Half-breeds and French voyageurs towing a boat in the upper Missouri River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Father Jacques Marquette holding a peace pipe to greet Native Americans during his journey to the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trappers hauling furs to a Canadian trading post
Fur train from the north arriving at a Canadian trading post, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Pack horses in the Rocky Mountains, 1800s
Pack train carrying supplies or furs over the Rockies, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

Voyageur Soldier In Period Costume Festival Du Voyageur; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

FRONTIER TRADING POST. A trading post on the colonial frontier. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

CANADA: FUR TRADERS, 1777. Fur traders and Native Americans. Line engraving after a detail from Gauthier and Fadens Map of Canada, 1777

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Woodsman setting a beaver trap in a stream, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century A.B. Frost illustration

Canoeing a load of furs from the north woods
Trappers running rapids on a wilderness river, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Schoonover illustration

Fur-trading outpost in the Pacific Northwest
Okonogan, an Astor fur-trading establishment in Oregon Territory (now Washington State), 1850s. Printed color woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch East India Company warehouses in Amsterdam, 1600s or 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an antique print

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Fur traders boat piled high with pelts on the Bear River, Utah. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Beaver pelt stretched on a sapling frame and laced with rawhide, a reproduction of the pre-industrial tanning method displayed in Wisconsin. Photograph

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Native Americans bringing beaver pelts to white traders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Canoes on the Ohio River traveling by moonlight Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet on the upper Mississippi River in canoes 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionary and fur traders carrying a canoe at a portage in North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in a canoe on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, the first white men on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans aboard ship to trade their furs to Europeans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Hudson meeting with Native Americans along the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raft transport on the St Lawrence River
Rafts on the rapids of the St Lawrence River, Canada. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French fur traders and Native Americans dancing at a rendezvous in the north woods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Trapper making his winter rounds in the north wods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Beavers at work below Niagara Falls, early 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut from Molls New and Exact Map

Woodworking tools in carpentry shop at Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington

The Grand Hall located at the Grand Portage National Monument on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, USA

Grand Portage footpath with a replica sailing canoe in the distance at the Grand Portage National Monument on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, USA

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver-area, Langley, Fort Langley National Historic Site
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Langley, Fort Langley National Historic Site, fortified trading post built in 1827, barrels

Indians transporting furs through the Canadian wilderness, 1858 (oil on canvas)
XTD82563 Indians transporting furs through the Canadian wilderness, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Krieghoff, Cornelius (1815-72); Hudson Bay Company, Canada; Canadian, out of copyright

NEW YORK: MINK TRAPPERS. Mink Trapping in Northern New York. Oil on canvas by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, 1862

HUDSON BAY COMPANY, 1870s. A Hudsons Bay Company train of carts, with $75, 000 worth of furs, arriving at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photograph, 1870s

FORT BRIDGER, WYOMING, 1852. A fur trading outpost established in 1842 along the Oregon Trail. American lithograph, 1852

BUFFALO SKULLS, 1892. Buffalo skulls gathered on the Plains for use as animal charcoal in the purification of sugar. Photograph from an English newspaper of 1892

SIOUX AT FORT LARAMIE, 1837. Oglala Sioux Native Americans encamped inside the trading post at Fort William, near the eventual site of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, 1837

SIOUX AT FORT LARAMIE, 1837. Exterior view of the trading post at Fort William, near the eventual site of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, as it appeared in 1837

BEAVER HUNTING. Native Americans, wearing leather clothing against the cold and snow, break into a beaver dam. Illustration by C.W. Jeffreys

FRONTIER TRADING POST. A trading post on the colonial frontier. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

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"Fur Trade: A Tale of Friendship, Adventure, and Commerce" In colonial Georgia, an unlikely bond formed between Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi amidst the bustling fur trade. (BUSN2A-00012) As flintlock pistols were wielded by traders in pursuit of valuable pelts, these two individuals saw beyond their differences and embraced friendship. Venturing into the untamed wilderness of the old west, mountain men became legends in their own right as they navigated treacherous terrains to secure furs for profit. Their resilience shaped the history of the fur trade. At Fort Laramie along the Oregon Trail, a vibrant trading post stood as a beacon of commerce and cultural exchange. (BUSN2A-00091) Here, diverse groups converged to barter goods and stories that transcended borders. Solomon Juneau's trading post on Milwaukee River showcased how this industry thrived even in far-flung regions like present-day Wisconsin. (MILWAUKEE c1820) The sight was a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. George Caleb Bingham immortalized fur traders descending the Missouri River with his captivating oil painting from 1845. These brave souls braved harsh conditions for profits that fueled economic growth across America. (BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS) The introduction of coypu or nutria to Britain served as a reminder of how globalization impacted ecosystems worldwide. (Coypu Nutria). Originally from America, this riparian rodent left its mark before being eradicated. Centuries earlier, Norsemen engaged in early transatlantic trade with Native Americans on North America's east coast during the 11th century AD. (NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS) This historical encounter laid foundations for future exchanges that would shape world economies. Even Regent Street in London had its share in promoting this lucrative industry, as The International Fur Store enticed customers with luxurious offerings.