Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
John Thomas Lane in Mi'kmaq traditional clothing and Dr. Frederick W. Morris
"John Thomas Lane (known as 'Paddy' Lane, clerk of the Custom House) in Micmac Indian costume, and Dr. Frederick W. Morris, both of Halifax, standing by a table on which is a painting of the Indian-Cup or Pitcher-plant, the root of which was the chief ingredient of what was often spoken of as Paddy Lane's Small-pox cure, and which Dr. Morris was an advocate of." Lane, an Englishman, was elected medicine man of the Shubenacadie band.
Date: 186-
Photographer: anonymous
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Drawer - People - Lane, John Thomas
Questions to Consider
- What do you think is happening in the photograph?
- Who is shown in the photograph?
- What type of event is shown in the photograph?
- What do you think is the center of attention or focus of the photograph?
- Why do you think this photograph was taken? Who do you think the intended audience was?
- How do you think the photograph reflects the attitude and values of the time in which it was taken?
- Do you notice anything unusual or unexpected about the photograph?
If the photograph depicts an event:
- When do you think it took place?
- Where do you think it took place?
- Do you think this is a unique event or something that happened often?
- If you think the event is unique, then what do you think make it unique?
If the photograph depicts a person or people:
- Can you name the people in the photograph? What ages do you think they might be?
- Is the person well known or famous for something in particular?
- Where do you think the people lived?
- What do you think the people's main activities were?
- What sort of things can you tell about the people based on how they are dressed?