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Natives of Virginia, America, 1818
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Natives of Virginia, America, 1818
Natives of Virginia, America, 1818. (Virginia was populated by Cherokee, Shawnee, Lenape, Mingo and other tribes.) The man carries a bow and arrow, and both wear feathers in their hair. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Natives of Virginia, America, 1818," offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples inhabiting the eastern coast of North America during the early 19th century. The image depicts a Native American man and woman, both adorned in traditional attire, standing beside a young child. The man, dressed in a loincloth and carrying a bow and arrow, wears a headdress adorned with feathers. The woman, wearing a long, flowing dress and also adorned with feathers in her hair, holds a basket filled with what appears to be fruits or vegetables. The scene is taken from Mary Anne Venning's educational book "A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London in 1818. Venning, an accomplished writer and tutor of the Regency and Georgian eras, authored numerous educational texts on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. This engraving, along with others in her work, aimed to provide her readers with a comprehensive understanding of the world and its diverse inhabitants. The Native Americans depicted in this image are likely from tribes such as the Cherokee, Shawnee, Lenape, or Mingo, who were among the many indigenous peoples residing in Virginia at the time. The intricate details of their clothing, accessories, and the setting suggest a deep respect for the traditional ways of life and the natural world. This image serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that once thrived in the lands now known as the United States and the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of our global community.
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