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Bells

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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

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