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Opening illustration of chapter on ethnology, anthropology, and archaeology
Description of American Indian Exhibits
Description: From time to time within the several dwellings can be witnessed the native ceremonies and dances from which ethnologists may learn of the strange myths and superstitions which prevail among these tribes. This little colony of native people is not…
Description of American Indian Village
Description: The American Indian Village consists of a number of American Indians, who give their war dances, etc.…
List of American Indians represented in exhibits
Description: Indians of every kind are exhibited in this department ... Beginning with the Esquimaux from the extreme North, the groups descend by latitudes somewhat as follows: The Cree family, from the Canadian Northwest; Haida and Fort Rupert tribes, from…
Description of phrenology exhibit
Description: The visitor may have his measurement taken and learn his place on the charts showing the physical characteristics of man.…