Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

[Model canoe] against N. Tait button blanket for scale

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a model canoe with both ends embellished. The canoe is placed on a N. Tait button blanket for scale.

[Model canoe on blanket]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a model canoe with both ends embellished. The canoe is placed on a N. Tait button blanket for scale.

[Mussel shell carving - open]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is a close-up of a mussel shell carving. The shell appears partially opened.

[Carving on blanket]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of an elaborate bowl carving placed on a N. Tait button blanket.

[Carving on top of tree stump]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a carving on top of a tree stump inside carving shed. A hand-adze rests next to the carving to demonstrate size relationship.

[Carving on top of tree stump]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a bowl carving on top of a tree stump inside carving shed.

[Close-up of carving on tree stump]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a bowl carving on top of a tree stump inside carving shed.

[Close-up of carving on tree stump]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of a bowl carving on top of a tree stump inside carving shed.

[Tree stumps with carvings and tools]

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Item
December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of two tree stumps upon which two carvings are placed. Wood scraps, tape measure(?) and chisels are placed on top of one stump. Hand-adzes and chisels are visible in background of image.

[Documenting the canoe log]

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Item
April 19, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman in discussion with Chip, Isaac, and Ron near the east end of the canoe log. The log is covered by a sheet. Museum exterior is partially visible in image background.

[Preparatory work]

12-12-01-12-01-09-a037066
Item
April 19, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip sitting on a cedar block near the west end of the canoe log. He writes/draws in a notepad that he holds in his lap. Totem pole, MOA grounds, and the ocean are partially visible in image background.

[Ron pouring water over top of canoe log]

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Item
April 19, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron pouring a bucket of water over the top of the canoe log. The top of Isaac's face and head is visible in image foreground. Totem pole and museum exterior are partially visible in image background.

[Isaac, Ron and Chip sit on top of car]

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Item
April 19, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac, Ron, and Chip sitting on top of a car in a gravel parking lot. Isaac sits on the trunk, Ron sits on the roof, and Chip sits on the hood.

[MOA grounds with covered log in distance]

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Item
April 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of canoe log in relation to MOA longhouse and totem poles. Image taken from a slight distance to demonstrate size relationships. Plastic partially covers the canoe log.

[Chip and Isaac shape canoe log]

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Item
April 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip and Isaac shaping the hull of the canoe log, on its north side. Chip wields a maul. Cedar blocks and scraps cover the ground. The top of a totem pole is visible in image background.

[Chip finishes pouring water over canoe log]

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Item
April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip pouring water over the west end of the partially covered canoe log. A post is attached to the log's west end. Cedar blocks and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log and in image foreground. Isaac stands in shadows of longhouse, watching the process. Totem pole and museum exterior are partially visible in image background.

[West end of canoe log with MOA totems in background]

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Item
April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of the west end of the canoe log, partially covered by plastic and other material. Cedar blocks and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log. Shrubbery, totem poles, and mountains are partially visible in image background

[Chip leans against totem pole]

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Item
April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip leaning against a totem pole on MOA grounds. Ocean lookout is visible in image background.

[Preparing cakes for Norman's birthday party]

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Item
April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of unidentified persons preparing desserts for Norman's birthday party in an unidentified location. A young girl (unidentified) adds candles to one of the cakes. Unidentified persons visit with one another in image background.

[Norman prepares to blow out his birthday candles]

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Item
April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman standing between Reva Robinson and Isaac in front of the table holding two birthday cakes with lit candles. Unidentified persons stand around the table and in image background, watching. The gathering is held at an unidentified location.

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