Party of Inuit on deck of a whaling ship

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Party of Inuit on deck of a whaling ship
Lantern slide made of glass with metal frame

Donated by Mr Robert Ferguson in 1975
Museum number 1975-2-4-81

This lantern slide shows a party of Inuit on the deck of a whaling ship. There are four Inuit in the group, all wearing the traditional furs and facing the camera. One of the Inuit is crouching on the deck while the other three are standing, with one holding a heavy staff.