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Small cylindrical bark box prepared for quill work.
Small cylindrical bark box prepared for quill work.
Object Number 975-15-10/52914
Display Title Small cylindrical bark box prepared for quill work.
Descriptions
Object Description Small cylindrical bark box prepared for quill work.
Inventory Description Box, birch bark, round w/lid, perforated for quill design, string loop center, f
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century-early 20th century
Culture
  • Ottawa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada? / Ontario?
North America / United States? / New York?
Additional Geographic Terms New York State?, Upper; Ontario?
Materials Birchbark, Vegetable fiber, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm (2 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-15-10/52914
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Henry Beston (Unknown)
Donor Mrs. Henry Beston (03/01/1975)

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