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Indian camp on beach of Thompson River, used when washing gold
Indian camp on beach of Thompson River, used when washing gold
Object Number 15-36-10/100566.1.38
Display Title Indian camp on beach of Thompson River, used when washing gold
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Thompson Indians (Salishan) / Indian camp on beach of Thompson River. Used by Indians washing gold. 1914. / Collector - J. A. Teit - 1912 - 13 - 14."
Keywords
  • Camp and Field Lab
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Camp
Department Photographic
Date 1914
Artist James A. Teit
Culture
  • Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Additional Geographic Terms Spences Bridge, near
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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