Habit of a Wiendot Woman

by Thomas Jefferys

This uncommon and highly detailed copper plate engraving by Thomas Jefferys provides a fascinating insight into the native populations of North America. This image is dated from around 1772 when it was published in London and represents the native "Habit" (clothing and traditional costumes) worn by a Wyandot (Huron) woman.

Thomas Jefferys, famed for his exactness in his maps, brought the same exactitude to bear on his plates. This image details not only the complexities of the native's clothing but also shows the combination of native craftsmanship and trade goods from the Europeans in these articles of clothing.