Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
Mi'kmaq woman, Mary Christianne Paul Morris, seated on studio floor, with quillwork canoe model and box.
[Mi'kmaq Portraits Gallery, NSM: This woman is Mary Christianne Paul Morris, but has also been tentatively identified as Bella Marble.]
Date: ca. 1864
Photographer: W.D. O'Donnell
Reference: W.D. O'Donnell Nova Scotia Archives Album 5, no. 76 / negative 7288
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?