Qaernermiut Inuit woman and son, Pupinj, Cape Fullerton, Hudson Bay, Canadian Arctic, 1897-1912

glass negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - GLASS NEGATIVES
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Comer, George (Capt.)
Canada, Hudson Bay
1897-1912
glass
4 x 5 in.

Glass negative by Capt. George Comer, taken in Hudson Bay, ca. 1897-1912. Depicts a Kenepitu Inuit woman and her son Pupinj. The Inuit Comer referred to as the Kenepitic or Kenepitu were from the Chesterfield Inlet region, and are more appropriately designated as the Qaernermiut. Information from original envelope identifies this as Photo 177, A70.

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1963.1767.154