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:
Basket
Media/Materials:
Spruce root, bear grass
Techniques:
Twined, false-embroidered
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Native Term:
kah-tihk karr
Place:
Alaska; USA
Date created:
circa 1840
Collection History:
Said to been acquired by an unnamed Russian woman at a trading post at the mouth of the Copper River, Alaska, and brought by her to Sita, Alaska, in 1845; formerly in the collection of Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899); 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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