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Object Number 985-27-10/59135
Display Title 2 silver conchos/buttons, probably Navajo or Apache.
Descriptions
Object Description 2 silver conchos/buttons, probably Navajo or Apache. Buttons made from Mexican coins. Remains of lettering on interior. "Estados Unidos Mexicano_". 3.4x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Silver buttons, conical, loop on back
Classification
  • Button
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Navajo?
  • Apache?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 985-27-10/59135
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1900-01/01/1950?)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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