Totem pole and cannon, Alert Bay, B.C., Canada
Commercial postcard printed with a photograph of a store in Alert Bay, BC, with a totem pole and cannon in front of the store. A handwritten annotation on the verso identifies this building as a store.
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Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Three women next to longhouse (?)
Portrait of three unidentified women standing next to what appears to be the exterior wall of a longhouse. Two of the women are in ceremonial dress.
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Three women next to longhouse (?)
Portrait of three unidentified women standing next to what appears to be the exterior wall of a longhouse. Two of the women are in ceremonial dress.
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Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Interior view of a shop selling clothing, and accessories. Three women, a store employee and two customers, can be seen.
A man poses with a truck. The door to the truck reads, "BC Packers, LTD Store Alert Bay." Parts of the truck seemed to be covered with a fringed cloth.
Image depicts the Christ Church Anglican Church in Alert Bay, B. C. Photo is attributed to J. Courtney. See also item a033271.
Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
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Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033270.
Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033269.
Exterior view of Christ Church, an Anglican church in Alert Bay, BC.
Postcard depicts two professional first nations dancers, performing the Swan Dance in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. Photograph and postcard by Eric J. Cooke.
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