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Woman breastfeeding her child

Title
Woman breastfeeding her child
Contributor
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (sharing)
Alexis Weizineau (description)
Roger Wylde (description)
Subject
Baby (Tcitcic)
Mother (Tcodjo)
Mazinatesidjigan (portrait)
Description
Mothers would breastfeed a lot at that time, it was very good for the child if the mother had a good health. Roger Wylde mentions that breastfeeding didn't cause any shame, until the missionaries arrived.
Format
Photography
Caractéristiques du format
b&w, 9 x 12 cm
Transmission
Kiwetinok
Titre antérieur
Amerindian breastfeeding her infant [Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec]
Title changed as it was unrepresentative and disrespectful.
Access Rights
Open access
License
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Date Modified
2025-03-12
Identifier
BANQ-08Y_P88P6