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1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America

1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America

HISTORY OF THE INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA.

CHIPPEWAY SQUAW & CHILD,
Hand colored Lithograph, 1848 to 1855.
Paper size 10 1/4 x 6 5/8" (26.2 x 16.6 cm).
Great condition and color.

This original, hand-colored lithograph comes from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, published by Rice & Hart in Philadelphia and printed by J.T. Bowen in 1855.

An admirer and supporter of the American Indians, Thomas McKenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. Unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these Indians are the lithographs found in History which were modeled off the paintings.

This print is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction.  It is authentic. Due to its age, it may have slight imperfections such as foxing so, please, examine the octavo carefully to be satisfied, as photos tell better than words.

We just checked the print, please note the 2 top corners, and 2 tears, one by the bottom of the baby carrier & 1 next to the right top corner. Once matted or framed, they will not show at all, but as a result, we are selling the print for a fraction of its value.

Parents appointed an elder to give the baby its sacred, or dream, name. The parents would also give the child one or more nicknames. Ojibwa babies were wrapped in swaddling until they were one year old, then kept in cradle boards—rectangular wooden frames with a backrest or curved headboard to protect the baby's head, and a footrest. Dream catchers—willow hoops encircling woven animal-sinew designs that resembled spider webs—and toys of bone, birch bark, shells, or feathers hung from the headboard. Dried moss, cattail down, and rabbit skins served as diapers. Grandparents typically had living with them at least one grandchild, including at least one granddaughter. Childhood was divided into two periods: the time before the child walked, and the time from walking to puberty.

Until girls and boys were around seven years of age, they were tended to and taught by their mothers, aunts, and elders. After that age, boys were taught hunting and fishing skills by the men, while girls continued to learn domestic skills from the women and elders. Moral values were taught by example and through storytelling.