Fur Trade Collection (#3)

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

Replica of historic Fort Union at the North Dakota and Montana state line

N. A. USA, Washington, Vancouver The Bastion at Ft. Vancouver Nat l Historic Site
N.A. USA, Washington, Vancouver The Bastion at Ft. Vancouver Nat l Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail

The plan of Fort York, Red River Valley, in present-day Manitoba. Line engraving, English, 1752
HUDSON BAY FORT, 1752. The plan of Fort York, Red River Valley, in present-day Manitoba. Line engraving, English, 1752

FUR TADE: TRAP. Animal trap used by fur traders. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A. D
NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

SIBERIA: WEASEL HUNTING. Hunting sable, a kind of weasel, for its valuable fur in Siberia. Wood engraving, 1841

BUFFALO SKINNERS, 1874. Slaughtered for the Hide. Buffalo skinners on the Great Plains. Wood engraving, American, 1874

FUR TRADING POST, 1827. Trading post of the American Fur Company on the present site of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Line engraving, 1827

VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1848. The Hudson Bay Companys Establishment on Vancouver Island, Canada. Wood engraving, 1848

ASTORIA, OREGON TERRITORY. Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River, the first permanent settlement in the Oregon country established by John Jacob Astors Pacific Fur Company in 1811

DARLEY: DUTCH FUR TRADERS. Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam trading fabrics and trinkets for furs. Wood engraving, after Felix O.C

NATIVE AMERICANS HUNTING. Canadian Native Americans hunting beaver. Colored line engraving, 1738

CANADA: FUR TRADE. Native Americans and voyageurs in 17th century Montreal. Color engraving, 1891, after Frederic Remington

FUR TRADING POST of the American Fur Company on the present site of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin: colored engraving, 1827

RUSSIA: ANNUAL FAIR, 1864. A depiction of the great annual fair at Niznhi Novgorod, in central Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1864

Sable breeding centre, Russia
Sable breeding centre. Sable (Martes zibellina) in a cage at the Pushkinsky breeding centre, Moscow, Russia. Sables are a species of marten that live in forest environments

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

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Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans and fur traders in the wilderness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pioneer with a pack horse in the Rockies
Pioneer with a pack horse in the Rocky Mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Riverside camp of voyageurs, or French fur traders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pack train of traders in the Rocky Mountains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A white trapper crossing a mountain stream. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

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Native American trapper in the Rocky Mountains of the Northwest. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

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Antoine de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac landing on the shore of Lake Saint Clair where he founded Fort Detroit, 1701. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

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Trappers and woodsmen exchanging stories around a campfire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans paddling canoes to a trading ship on the Pacific Northwest coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Hudson Bay Company traders discuss the price of a horse with Native Americans Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French traders canoeing on a river in the forests of North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fur traders arriving at a Hudson Bay Company post in boats and wagons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur-traders canoes imperiled by rapids on the Red River of the North. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur traders and Native Americans conversing in pantomine. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French-Canadian trapper in the snow. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

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Fur trader John Jacob Astor, founder of Astoria on the Columbia River, 1811. Hand colored woodcut of a painting

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Fur-traders on the Missouri River attacked by Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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.