possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Woodland and Fort Ancient Traditions Search this
Possible owner:
Francis Cleveland, Non-Indian, 1796-1881 Search this
Previous owner:
Samuel P. Adams, Sr. (Samuel Preston Adams), Non-Indian, 1869-1933 Search this
Albert L. Addis, Non-Indian, 1878-1951 Search this
Seller:
Albert L. Addis, Non-Indian, 1878-1951 Search this
Object Name:
Gorget (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Slate
Techniques:
Ground, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Adams County; Ohio; USA
Date created:
800 BC–AD 1750 (Early Woodland to Late Fort Ancient period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; possibly from the collection assembled between 1825 and 1840 by Francis Cleveland (1796-1881, an Ohio engineer); acquired by Samuel P. Adams (1869-1933, an Ohio relic collector) at an unknown date; acquired in 1912 by Albert L. Addis (1878-1951, a noted Indiana collector of archaeological objects) through an unnamed dealer in St. Louis; purchased by George Heye from Albert Addis in 1915.
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