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Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856. Creator: H. Crane
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Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856. Creator: H. Crane
Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856. In the winter they live in huts built of stones and turf, lined inside with old skins. These huts are lighted and warmed by a lamp placed in front of each sleeping-bench, of which there are from three to six or more in each hut...In summer they pitch their skin-tents in some spot up the fiords where fish is abundant: here they dry their fish and seal flesh for their winter provision...Amongst themselves the Greenlanders have no chiefs or laws; unrestrained freedom exists. Wars and quarrels are unknown amongst them; and even the children, as soon as they can walk, have perfect liberty to act as they like, and vvhat is more remarkable this general liberty is not accompanied by license. More peaceable people cannot anywhere be found'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This evocative image, titled "Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856," captures the simple yet cozy interior of a traditional Greenlander dwelling. The hut, built of stones and turf, is a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of its inhabitants. Inside, the hut is lined with old skins, providing insulation against the harsh Arctic climate. Three sleeping benches, each with a lamp for light and warmth, can be seen. During the summer months, the Greenlanders would leave their huts behind and pitch their skin-tents by the fiords, where they would dry their fish and seal flesh for their winter provisions. The Greenlanders, who were also known as Eskimos or Inuit, lived in a society marked by unrestrained freedom. They had no chiefs or laws, and wars and quarrels were unknown among them. Even their children, as soon as they could walk, enjoyed perfect liberty. This general liberty was not accompanied by license, as the peaceful nature of the Greenlanders is evident in this scene. The mother, dressed in traditional clothing, is shown sewing by the fire, while a man smokes a pipe nearby. A child sleeps peacefully on one of the benches, and another plays with a sock. The Greenlanders' domestic life was a reflection of their connection to their land and their reliance on each other for survival. This engraving was created by H. Crane for the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, and it offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Greenlanders during the 19th century. The image is a reminder of a time when people lived in harmony with their environment and with each other, free from the constraints of modern society.
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