Settlement of the Jamestown Colony – Object #3

Portrait of Pocahontas, from painting by Wm. Sheppard

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<p>Image of Pocahontas wearing a black hat. She has on earrings as well as a tall white collar and is holding a fan in her right hand. Encircling the image is a border with writing.</p>

Photograph of a painting in the United States Capitol, copied from original by William Sheppard, dated 1616, at Barton rectory, Norfolk, England.

Questions

What is Pocahontas’ age in this image? During what part of Pocahontas’ life was this portrait most likely created?

What can you guess about Pocahontas based on her clothing?

Is this what Pocahontas looked like when Samuel encountered her? Why do you feel this way?

Compared to the image of Pocahontas in “Smith Rescued by Pocahontas?”, what changes do you notice in her appearance?  Why might she have changed?

Citations

Detroit Publishing Co., Copyright Claimant, and Publisher Detroit Publishing Co. Portrait of Pocahontas, from painting by Wm. Sheppard. , None. [between 1900 and 1920] Photograph.