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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Seneca (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Possible excavator:
Harry L. Schoff, Non-Indian, 1906-1965  Search this
Previous owner:
Harry L. Schoff, Non-Indian, 1906-1965  Search this
Seller:
Harry L. Schoff, Non-Indian, 1906-1965  Search this
Object Name:
Hair comb (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
Dann site; Mendon; Monroe County; New York; USA
Date created:
probably 1645–1685
Collection History:
Formerly in the collection of and probably excavated by Harry L. Schoff (1906-1965, a blacksmith and amateur archaeologist active in New York State, Pennsylvania, and Florida); purchased by MAI from Harry Schoff in 1953.
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Catalog Number:
22/2967
Barcode:
222967.000
See related items:
Seneca (archaeological)
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6633b9e81-57b7-48f6-8455-a529b143601e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_237854