Eskimo Whalers

Eskimos launching whale boat.

Here we present a rare image of Eskimos Launching Whale Boat. It was taken in 1929 by Edward S. Curtis.

The image shows Eskimos Whalers launching whale boat.

We have created this collection of images primarily to serve as an easy to access educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# 993F9969
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Eskimos

• Fishing and Boating

• Hunting and Fishing

• People Working