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Sir Martin Frobisher
Sr Martin Frobisher Knight. The noble flames that glow'd in his stout brest could ne're be quencet, nor by that ice opprest. Of Northerne Seas; His praise let him not want. Whole worth deserves a print of Adamant. That he may still guide ships: whose fame let grow. So long as sea shall have an ebbe and flow. AH'Frobisher made three voyages to present-day Arctic Canada, from 1576 to 1578, originally to discover the North
'Ethnographical Map of North America, in the Earliest Times', 1843.
Map showing the distribution of various tribes and ethnic groups in what is now Canada, the United States and Central America. Illustration from 'Six ethnographical maps, illustrative of 'The natural history of man' and 'Researches into the physical history of mankind' by James Cowles Prichard (1786-1848), published in 1843.
'Combat between the Ojibwas and the Sacs and Foxes, Lake Superior', 1847.
Engraving by C E Wagstaff and J Andrews after Captain Seth Eastman, US Army. Ojibwa or Chippewa warriors are fighting against the Sac (or Sauk) and Fox on Lake Superior, between the USA and Canada. There were frequent wars between these tribes over possession of fields of wild rice in the region. The population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 2' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1847.
'Ball Play on the Prairie', North America, 1847.
Engraving by C E Wagstaff and J Andrews after Captain Seth Eastman, US Army, showing the traditional Native American game of baggataway. French settlers renamed the game lacrosse, after the stick or 'crosse' which resembles a bishop's crosier, and which has a small net to hold the ball. The Iroquois Nation in Canada have been successful in international lacrosse tournaments during the 20th century. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 2' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1847.
'Ancient Mining on Lake Superior', North America, 1855.
Engraving showing a Native American miner climbing a ladder made from a tree trunk. Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes, is on the border between the United States and Canada. The Native American population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 5' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1855.
'Ancient Mining on Lake Superior', and White Fish, North America, 1855.
Engraving showing a Native American miner climbing a ladder made from a tree trunk, and below, the fish which sustained the 'Ancient Miners'. Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes, is on the border between the United States and Canada. The Native American population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 5' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1855.
'The Canada; Santiago', Chile, 1820-1821.
Lithograph by G Scharf after J Paroisien, showing La Canada, a street in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Illustration from 'Travels into Chile, over the Andes, in the years 1820 and 1821' by Peter Schmidtmeyer, published in London in 1824.
'Telegraph Les, Telephone Les, Travel Les', poster, 1939-1945.
Telegraph Les, Telephone Les says the Post Office - Travel Les say the Railways' poster, WWII. Poster produced by the railway companies to advocate cutting back on train travel for the good of the war effort. Artwork by Austin Cooper (1890-1964). The artist was born in Manitoba, Canada, and studied art in Cardiff, Wales. Cooper commenced his career as a commercial artist in Montreal, but returned to London in 1922 to design posters for the LNER, Indian State Railways and London Transport. Printed by Whitwell Pres Ltd.
'The Skegness Cure', original artwork for GNR poster, 1911.
Watercolour painting, the original artwork for a Great Northern Railway (GNR) poster entitled 'The Skegness Cure', produced by GNR to promote rail travel to Skegness, Lincolnshire. The man in the picture with a bandaged foot has become so invigorated by the bracing air of Skegness that he has sprung out of his wheeled chair and is pulling it along, with his attendant now seated in it, as he skips along the beach. Artwork by John Hassall (1868-1948), the first great railway poster artist. After twice failing to gain a commission at Sandhurst, he emigrated to Manitoba, Canada, but later returned to England, where he started his own art school called the New Art School and School of Poster Design.
'Come to Old World Cornwall', GWR poster, 1931.
Poster produced for Great Western Railway (GWR) to promote rail travel to Cornwall. The poster shows a Cornish fishing village with a steep street lined with old houses sloping down to the harbour. A fisherman carrying a basket on his back is shown walking up the street, with the water, hills and a tall-masted ship in the background. Issued for display in the USA and Canada in association with Cunard Line, Boston, Massachusetts. Artwork by S I Veale (1890-1961). Dimensions: 1015 mm x 620 mm.
Loft Hotel
Loft HotelA stunning Montreal landmark Le Loft Hotel combines fascinating architectural history with modern design and stylish amenities in the heart of downtown Montreal. Located near the famous Latin Quarter on beautiful Terrace St-Denis Street guests of Le Loft Hotel will enjoy world-class service luxurious rooms and some of the best panoramic vistas of Montreal the city has to offer. Well-appointed and fully equipped lofts Le Loft Hotel offers the ideal solution for both short and long-term accommodation in Montreal.Looking to plan a corporate or family event? Espace Cormier offers awe-inspiring event spaces and state-of-the-art equipment full-service executive boardrooms for an unforgettable professional experience.Important: The loft has an accomodation vocation. Therefore the resevation will be honored for the number of persons mentioned. For any other event involving more than the number of people allowed in the room or for a commercial activity please contact directly the hotel.
'Ethnographical Map of North America, in the Earliest Times', 1843.
Map showing the distribution of various tribes and ethnic groups in what is now Canada, the United States and Central America. Illustration from 'Six ethnographical maps, illustrative of 'The natural history of man' and 'Researches into the physical history of mankind' by James Cowles Prichard (1786-1848), published in 1843.
'Ball Play on the Prairie', North America, 1847.
Engraving by C E Wagstaff and J Andrews after Captain Seth Eastman, US Army, showing the traditional Native American game of baggataway. French settlers renamed the game lacrosse, after the stick or 'crosse' which resembles a bishop's crosier, and which has a small net to hold the ball. The Iroquois Nation in Canada have been successful in international lacrosse tournaments during the 20th century. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 2' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1847.
'Ancient Mining on Lake Superior', North America, 1855.
Engraving showing a Native American miner climbing a ladder made from a tree trunk. Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes, is on the border between the United States and Canada. The Native American population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 5' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1855.
'Ancient Mining on Lake Superior', and White Fish, North America, 1855.
Engraving showing a Native American miner climbing a ladder made from a tree trunk, and below, the fish which sustained the 'Ancient Miners'. Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes, is on the border between the United States and Canada. The Native American population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 5' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1855.
'Combat between the Ojibwas and the Sacs and Foxes, Lake Superior', 1847.
Engraving by C E Wagstaff and J Andrews after Captain Seth Eastman, US Army. Ojibwa or Chippewa warriors are fighting against the Sac (or Sauk) and Fox on Lake Superior, between the USA and Canada. There were frequent wars between these tribes over possession of fields of wild rice in the region. The population of the Americas was drastically reduced after the arrival of the Europeans due to war, disease, forced removal and relocation, and the destruction of traditional ways of life. Illustration from 'Information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States. Part 2' by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), published in Philadelphia in 1847.