Making Beaver Hats

The process of making hats from the pelts of beavers is partially illustrated in this 1858 artwork from Charles Knight, produced by the London Printing and Publishing Company.

From Canoes: A Natural History in North America by Mark Neuzil and Norman Sims

Note that all the people portrayed in the image, including the three voyagers at the upper left, are either wearing or holding a hat.
Subjects	History Cultural Studies Literature Native American Studies Regional Studies
Related Section	Chapter 3: The Fur Trade
Keywords	voyageur fur trade beaver
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Language	English
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