Campell River, Vancouver Island Museum Photo Gallery

Agnes-McGee

First Name: Agnes
Last Name: McGee
Lived:
Nation: Sliammon
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Agnes Mcgee working on baskets in Mary George's kitchen. Photo courtesy of Rita Pimlott
Agnes Mcgee and Catherine Blaney working on baskets at the Elder's Lodge in Sliammon. Photo Courtesy of Rita Pimlott
Bio:

Agnes (Timothy) McGee was one of sixteen children born to Sliammon basket maker Mary (Bob George) and Jim Timothy (Lahsah).  Agnes married Smith Mcgee, son of Klahoose basket maker Elizabeth Wilson.

Basket maker Betty Wilson remembers Agnes as a meticulous basket maker who strove for perfection.

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