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Brooch

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown, but said to have been formerly owned by Machakemo (Wyandot); purchased for MAI by director Frederick J. Dockstader (1912-1998) at The Antique Shop (Rochester, New York) in 1968.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Wyandot
Previous owner
Machakemo (Mach-A-Ke-Mo), Wyandot
The Antique Shop
Seller
The Antique Shop
MAI agent
Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998
Date created
1800-1820
Object Name
Brooch
Media/Materials
Silver
Techniques
Hammered, stamped
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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