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| Title | Igorrote women weaving fabric at the Igorrote Village, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Date | 1905 |
| Notes | Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.
Handwritten on verso: The Trail: Igorrote Village.
Filed in: Box 1/15 |
| Contextual Notes | The Igorrote people inhabit the mountainous country of Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. In 1899, they served as guides for U.S. allies in the war against Philippine independence fighters. The exposition promoted the superiority of American culture by depicting the Igorrotes as savages who indulged in dog-eating and head-hunting.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region. |
| Subjects (LCTGM) | Igorot (Philippine people)--Women--Oregon--Portland; Igorot (Philippine people)--Clothing & dress--Oregon--Portland; Looms; Weaving--Oregon--Portland |
| Subjects (LCSH) | Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) |
| Location Depicted | United States--Oregon--Portland |
| Digital Collection | Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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| Order Number | AWC2899
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| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/services/reproduction-info |
| Repository | University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections Division |
| Repository Collection | Lewis and Clark Exposition. PH Coll 391 |
| Object Type | Photograph |
| Physical Description | 8 x 10 in. |
| Digital Reproduction Information | Scanned from an original photograph using a ScanMaker 6800 at 72 dpi in JPEG format at compression rate 3 and resized to 768x600 ppi. 2007. |
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