Historic Paddle Illustration: Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada

Here are two images of mid-19th century paintings showcasing a Mi'kmaq camp. Looks like the original watercolour painting of  Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada dates to 1836. 

Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada

ca. 1836

Artist: Whitmore, George St. Vincent, 1798-1851.

Credit: W.H. Coverdale Collection of Canadiana

Copyright: Expired.

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Another version with darker colours is attributed to a different artist and dates to a few years later...

Encampment of Micmac Indians at Point Levi

ca. 1838-1842

Artist: Chaplin, Millicent Mary, 1790-1858.

Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1956-62-50

Copyright: Expired

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Here's a closeup of one of the paddles...