American Indian-made Episcopal religious pieces belonging to Bishop Whipple indicate an acceptance of Indian perspectives, and a blending of religious belief systems. 

In the late 1800s Bishop Henry Whipple helped develop a national program to train Indian women in the art of lace making. The program's goal was to create a cottage industry for products to sell on the East Coast.

Bandolier bags are a form of shoulder bag that came into use in the second half of the 19th century in the Great Lakes region.

Ribbonwork is an indigenous North American art. While the materials involved are almost entirely of European origin and production, the work itself is firmly rooted in pre-contact techniques and artistic expressions.

Henry Whipple was a passionate, sincere Christian who sought to practice the principles of fairness and brotherly love that he preached.