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Object Number
985-27-10/59134
Display Title
Silver ornament. Piece of silver cut out and etched w/ design that lo
Descriptions
Object Description
Silver ornament. Piece of silver cut out and etched w/ design that looks like 2 birds. 2 silver crosses hang down with three long "chains" hanging around them and are attached to another piece of silver w/ floral and other designs etched on it. 21.4x8.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Ornament, silver, bridle ornament?, bird/floral pendants, stamped, 3 chain lin
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Artist
Apache Indians held captive at Fort Marion, FL
Culture
- Apache?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Florida
Additional Geographic Terms
Fort Marion?
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 9 x 0.7 cm (8 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59134
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. Elisha F. Atkins
Collector
Mrs. Elisha F. Atkins
(Unknown)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
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