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Moose carved from Red Cedar by Abe Patterson of Pembroke Ontario in the early 1950s

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Moose carved from Red Cedar by Abe Patterson
1952
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

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Abe Patterson of Pembroke Ontario in his workshop in 1953. Note Roy Rogers on Trigger in center stage

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Abe Patterson in his workshop
1953
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
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Part of a mid 50's display of his work at a USA Spotrsman's show by Abe Patterson of Pemboke Ontario

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Abe Patterson's display at a Sportsman's Show
1955
Boston, Mass.

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Abe Patterson of Pembroke Ontario in the mid 50's.

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Abe Patterson
1955
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

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Carved by Abe Patterson, Pembroke Ontario in the late 1950's for Garfield Weston and put on the front of his 40' boat called "BIG CHIEF"

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Abe Patterson with Indian carving
1958
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
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"Homeward Bound", about 30" long, carved by Abe Patterson of Pembroke Ontario in the late 1950's.

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"Homeward Bound", about 30" long, carved by Abe Patterson
1958
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

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A 45 foot white pine tree lying on Abe Patterson's front lawn today will provide the wood carver with his material for a totem pole which will tell the history of Pembroke in its Centennial year. Completed, it will be raised on the library grounds as a colorful greeting and symbol of a lumbering district.

The tree was secured this month from the property of Joseph Schultz, two miles south of Pembroke and work will get underway on the project when Mr Patterson completes engagements at shows in Ottawa and Noranda this month.

Well known for his skill in carving totem poles, Mr. Patterson's work in this line has been done chiefly for Garfield Weston's summer home on Victoria Lake, 41 miles from Madawaska. Two years ago, a mammoth totem pole, the largest Mr. Patterson had ever carved, attracted visitors from far and near before it was finally transported and floated by water to Mr. Westott's home. The totem was 36 feet 4 inches long and it is anticipated that the Centennial pole will be somewhat longer.

Rich colors and a true adherence to an early Canadian art of which he made an intensive study had led to the creation of many poles carrying his extraordinary carvings of thunderbirds, beavers, eagles, grizzly bears - there is no Canadian symbol or animal that has not come to life under his skilled hands. For his Centennial work, Mr, Patterson will first sketch out his ideas and then the knife will fly in preparation for the best totem for his home town.

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Pembroke Observer article
1958
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
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