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Carved stone Manitou
Object Number 2004.29.870
Display Title Carved stone Manitou
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Indian Manitou- original found on farm of Albion Bay, Mechanics Falls Maine in summer of 1892 - Now in Possession of Frank O. Purrington, Esq. of Mechanics Falls. Largest diameter 3 3/4 in. From top of forehead to bottom of nose 1 3/4 in. Circumference at mouth 10 in. Circumference at forehead 9 in. Diameter at forehead 3 3/4 in."
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Head
  • Effigy
Department Photographic
Date 1892
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Androscoggin County / Mechanics Falls
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 6.99 x 8.89 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)

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