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Bodkin/Lacing needle

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Robert D. Loveland (1852-1936, of Adams Center, New York); acquired by William A. Moore (1873-1928, of New Rochelle, New York) at an unknown date; donated to MAI by William A. Moore in 1919.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably St. Lawrence Iroquoian (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Robert D. Loveland (R. D. Loveland), Non-Indian, 1852-1936
William A. Moore, Non-Indian, 1873-1928
Donor
William A. Moore, Non-Indian, 1873-1928
Date created
AD 1350–1550 (Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Bodkin/Lacing needle
Media/Materials
Antler
Techniques
Carved, perforated
Object Type
Sewing Tools and Equipment
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