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August 22, 1919
GUSN-289310
Watercolor rendering of a birch bark canoe back. Brown and beige, bird and elk on top, J-R in center, and deer with antlers in profile on bottom. Original work depicted is attributed to Tomah Joseph by donor but may be the work of fellow Passamaquoddy birch bark artist John Snow based on similar examples at the Abbe Museum and Maine State Museum.
watercolors (paintings)
paper (fiber product)
watercolors (paintings)
Native American
Painting
"Copy of Birchbark Backboard made by Tomah Joe / for Mr. J. Rose and now in the possession of Mr. W. Rose / S. Norton fecit. August 22, 1919. Grand Lake Stream." (handwritten)
Norton, Susan, 1902-1989 (Artist)
After Tomah, Joseph (Architect)
12 1/16 x 7 7/8 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Susan Norton
1990.159.3
Title Firewood Holder Accession Number 1990.159.1
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