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Little Men

"Little Man" at Fort George, Buckingham House site. These "little men" were usually fastened onto the boats of explorers and fur traders for good luck.

"Little Man" at Fort George, Buckingham House site. These "little men" were usually fastened onto the boats of explorers and fur traders for good luck.

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