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Bells
Title:
Bells
Creation Date:
1700-1800 CE
Description:
Eight metal bells manufactured by the Hudson Bay Company for use as trade items with the Native Americans who may have used them on dog harnesses or mocassins.
Material:
Metal
Decorative Technique:
None
Decorative Motif:
None
Culture:
Native American
Period or Region:
North American
Style Or Location:
North America, Northern Area
Country of Origin:
Canada
Modern Country Name:
Canada
Category:
Ornament
Object Type:
Bell
Dimensions:
1.3x1.3x1.5cm largest bell
Whole Or Part:
Whole
Inscription:
None
Date Accessioned:
11/10/1976
Original Information:
Envelope "Canada, Hudson Bay, Bells- Popular Trade Item, Natives used them on dog harness and squaws fastened them to their mocassins. 8 Pcs, GB"
Auction House Information:
Hans M. F. Schulman, Public Coin Auction, Pt. I, pg. 29, October 6-8, 1970
Provenance:
Howard D. Gibbs
Accession #:
76.1.0012
Collection:
Madison Art
Record created:
Jan. 1, 1980
Last modified:
Aug. 24, 2010
Collection Memberships
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Madison Art | yes |
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