George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Previous owner:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Seller:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Canoe paddle
Media/Materials:
Wood, paint
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Watercraft and accessories
Place:
Controller Bay (Bering Bay); Chugach Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Collection History:
Formerly in the collection of and probably collected by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from George T. Emmons in 1920 with funds donated by MAI trustees James B. Ford (1844-1928) and Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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