Dining in the "Esquimaux Village"

Buffalo(N.Y.)--Exhibitions

Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)

Photograph of the Arctic Natives dining in the "Esquimaux Village". This is a behind the scene picture and not what the public saw.

A group of people are seated around a low table covered with dishes, cups, and serving containers. Several individuals wear light-colored garments with dark trim. One person holds a utensil over a plate, while another appears to be serving from a can. A jug and other food items are visible on the table.

Pan-American Exposition Scrapbook [n.p., 1901?]

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Ethnic stereotypes, Memorial photographs

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