Lee Moorhouse (1850-1926) photographs, 1888-1916

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1. Log canoe on Columbia River
Log canoe on Columbia River
Description
An outside photograph of a man and a woman in a long, wooden canoe on what has been identified as the Columbia River. The man is standing on one end of the canoe holding a paddle that appears to be dipped into the river. The woman is sitting on the other end of the canoe holding a paddle that appears to be dipped into the river. The man and woman appear to be wearing Euro-American clothing. The wooden canoe is located slightly offshore from an embankment of rocks of numerous shapes and sizes. The photograph displays a horizon of endless sky and water., [Log canoe on Columbia river. Tribal man stands in bow, woman seated in stern, poling.]
2. On the Columbia opposite Umatilla OR
On the Columbia opposite Umatilla OR
Description
A tipi made of boards, poles, mats and cloth is located on the flat, rocky shore of the Columbia River. Nearby are two horses. An unidentified object is on the ground by the tipi.
3. Dwellings of Columbia River indians.
Dwellings of Columbia River indians.
Description
An outdoor view of flat, rocky ground near the Columbia River. In the background of the image is the far side of the riverbank. The expanse of land on the other side of the river is flat and open, with some low bluffs near the bank, and with no sign of trees or vegetation. On the closest shore are three tipis, made of mats or canvas or both. In the center of the photo are two people in western garb, seated on horses. The figure on the left faces the camera, wears dark clothing or a suit, and is riding a white horse. The person appears to be holding a staff or pole in the right hand. The horse has a dark saddle blanket. The man and horse on the right are in profile to the camera. The horse is dark, and the man's lighter trousers and coat stand out. Both people wear broad-brimmed hats.