Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Basketmaking was an economic cornerstone for the Penobscot Tribe. Tribal members traveled to sell their baskets, and set up storefronts like this one, where Josie Moriarty worked.
About This Item
- Title: Josie Moriarty selling baskets, Indian Island, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 8.75 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 196, B5/15
- Collection: Portland Society for Natural History
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Baskets--Maine--Indian Island
- Indians of North America--Maine--Indian Island
- Penobscot Indians--Indian Island
- Penobscot Indians--Maine--Indian Island
- Store interiors--Maine--Indian Island
- Stores & storefronts--Maine--Indian Island
- Wabanaki Indians
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