Birchbark

For almost as long as these tress have been around, people have been using the bark to make a wide variety of items. There are several kinds of birch, and harvesting of the bark requires knowledge to ensure the tree does not sustain damage or even death. The Science Museum of Minnesota has a number of these objects. Some are noted below.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-30-13-0443

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