Skip to main content
Child's grave
Object Number 2004.29.3254
Display Title Child's grave
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Montagnais Indians. Algonquian. / # II No. 7.Child's grave, south end of portage, Maniquagan R. (Camping place was on north end of portage) 1901. / Gift of W. B. Cabot, Marlboro Street, Boston, 1919."
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Burial and Cremation
Subject
  • Grave
Department Photographic
Date 1901
Artist William Brooks Cabot
Culture
  • Montagnais
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Quebec
Additional Geographic Terms Subarctic shield and Mackenzie Borderlands; Maniquagan river
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 7.62 cm (4 x 3 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by William Brooks Cabot

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.