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Voyageur holding paddle
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing by Frederic Remington of a voyageur holding his paddle, which is almost as tall as he is. His other hand is hooked onto his braided sash, which typically held pipes, pouches of tobacco, and other supplies. A vest, leather footgear, and a jaunty cap with a tassel complete his outfit.
Voyageur
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)A drawing by Frederic Remington of a voyageur. A vest, leather footgear, and a jaunty cap with a tassel complete his outfit.
Voyageurs portaging canoe
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing by Frederic Remington. Large packs of supplies and goods were carried overland, sometimes for miles, on the backs of the voyageurs, when necessary.
Voyageurs around a campfire
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing by Frederic Remington. Firelight reflects on the weary faces of the voyageurs as they enjoy smoking their pipes at the end of the day.
Voyageurs in a canoe
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing by Frederic Remington. Sometimes the voyageurs transported passengers, as well as cargo.