"References of 'quillwork' have been made by early 19th Century travelers such as Daniel Harmon in 1804, Alexander Henry in 1809, Wilhelm-Duke of Wurtemberg in 1822 and 1829, and George Catlin in 1832. "

"The most important contribution to the knoledge of 'quillwork' is the work of Prince Maximilian von Wied and Karl Bodmer in 1835."

"The near photographic quality of Bodmer's drawings and pencil drawings allows us to pick out details of costumes and accutrements."

"Take a look at "People of the FirstMan, The Firsthand account of Prince Maximilian's Expedition up the Missouri River, 1833-34"

"By the time of the fur trade, from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains, 'quillwork' flourished to the height of artistic perfection."

"Related by Cathy Smith on the Book of Buckskinning III"

My brother wants me to show you more of his 'stuff'

(que presumido eh?)

"Good! my aunt is going with us now...... come on Martita, let's click again!"