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Box with cover

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Object Name:
Box with cover
Media/Materials:
Hickory bark
Techniques:
Incised
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Connecticut; USA
Catalog Number:
17/6231
Barcode:
176231.000
See related items:
Niantic
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b28fc707-35cf-49ef-8f9b-4666a2bc8947
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_188664
Online Media:

Dice box

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Ross Skeesucks (Jerome Roscoe Skeesucks/Rosco Skeesucks), Mohegan/Niantic, 1889-1950  Search this
Previous owner:
Ross Skeesucks (Jerome Roscoe Skeesucks/Rosco Skeesucks), Mohegan/Niantic, 1889-1950  Search this
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Object Name:
Dice box
Media/Materials:
Hickory bark
Techniques:
Folded, stitched
Object Type:
Games, Toys, Gambling
Place:
Connecticut; USA
Date created:
1920-1930
Catalog Number:
17/6232
Barcode:
176232.000
See related items:
Niantic
Games, Toys, Gambling
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b3504d5f-950b-4d94-a992-a1b4d5b12008
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_188665
Online Media:

Bow

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Object Name:
Bow
Media/Materials:
Sassafras wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Mohegan, Mohegan Reservation; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Catalog Number:
18/1001
Barcode:
181001.000
See related items:
Niantic
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6219754b2-c0b9-426a-bfcf-113f9f9ebb7e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_193370
Online Media:

Bowl/Dish

Culture/People:
probably Mohegan (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Charles Henry Mathews (Charlie Matthews), Mohegan/Niantic, 1851-1922  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl/Dish
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Near Norwich; Norwich; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Catalog Number:
1/8723
Barcode:
018723.000
See related items:
Mohegan
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws635329a88-4d75-40a5-b76a-082e75dcfdfc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_19619
Online Media:

Jar

Culture/People:
probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Norris L. Bull, Non-Indian, 1889-1959  Search this
Donor:
Norris L. Bull, Non-Indian, 1889-1959  Search this
Object Name:
Jar
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Impressed
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Tubb's shell midden, Niantic River; Niantic; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Date created:
AD 1200–1600 (Late Woodland period)
Catalog Number:
18/4474
Barcode:
184474.000
See related items:
Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67e899756-a6eb-4d1f-bfa7-f5fbaf4774a7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_197312
Online Media:

Spoon/Ladle

Culture/People:
Niantic [Brothertown, Wisconsin]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Josiah Chicks (Josiah Cheats/Josiah Cheets), Niantic [Brothertown, Wisconsin], ca. 1821-ca. 1900  Search this
Previous owner:
Edward Cuish, Niantic [Brothertown, Wisconsin]/Stockbridge Mahican, 1879-1951  Search this
Collector:
Paul J. Warner (Paul John Warner), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Seller:
Paul J. Warner (Paul John Warner), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Possible owner:
Lowella Chicks Cuish, Niantic [Brothertown, Wisconsin]/Stockbridge Mahican, 1889-1978  Search this
Object Name:
Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Shawano County; Wisconsin; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1870-1890
Catalog Number:
18/5916
Barcode:
185916.000
See related items:
Niantic [Brothertown, Wisconsin]
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6838341d1-fcfd-43ef-ba86-e3e8c341025a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_198813
Online Media:

Handbag/Purse

Culture/People:
Mohegan  Search this
Previous owner:
Charles Henry Mathews (Charlie Matthews), Mohegan/Niantic, 1851-1922  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Handbag/Purse
Media/Materials:
Velveteen, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, raised beadwork, overlay beadwork, edge beaded
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Near Norwich; Norwich; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Date created:
1850-1890
Catalog Number:
1/8702
Barcode:
018702.000
See related items:
Mohegan
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a4e83169-daf9-4bd5-bccf-18556c35e8f1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_19907
Online Media:

Handbag/Purse

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Previous owner:
Charles Henry Mathews (Charlie Matthews), Mohegan/Niantic, 1851-1922  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Handbag/Purse
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Near Norwich; Norwich; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Date created:
1820-1850
Catalog Number:
1/8703
Barcode:
018703.000
See related items:
Niantic
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6910654f1-4c52-4736-bbe0-d775417cad90
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_19908
Online Media:

Spoon/Ladle

Culture/People:
Mohegan  Search this
Artist/Maker:
John Winslow Tantaquidgeon (John Quidgeon), Mohegan, 1865-1949  Search this
Possible owner:
John Winslow Tantaquidgeon (John Quidgeon), Mohegan, 1865-1949  Search this
Charles Henry Mathews (Charlie Matthews), Mohegan/Niantic, 1851-1922  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Near Norwich; Norwich; New London County; Connecticut; USA
Catalog Number:
1/8705
Barcode:
018705.000
See related items:
Mohegan
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e942a27a-9d22-4677-8039-b84e6be6bb0c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_19910
Online Media:

Mortar and pestle

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Object Name:
Mortar and pestle
Media/Materials:
Wood, stone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Food Gathering and Preparation
Place:
Connecticut; USA
Catalog Number:
19/8288
Barcode:
198288.000
See related items:
Niantic
Food Gathering and Preparation
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a8a76279-a8c2-4809-884d-33733ecb1b7c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_211760
Online Media:

Drawshave

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Previous owner:
Daniel Ninigret Harry (Daniel Ninigret Harry Harvey), Niantic, 1807-1885  Search this
Sarah F. Williams (Sarah F. Harry), Niantic, 1853-1941  Search this
Donor:
Sarah F. Williams (Sarah F. Harry), Niantic, 1853-1941  Search this
Object Name:
Drawshave
Media/Materials:
Wood, iron blade
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Rhode Island; USA
Catalog Number:
20/895
Barcode:
200895.000
See related items:
Niantic
Woodworking tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws668ccfc48-6494-4c4d-9400-350b8e708722
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_214318
Online Media:

Basket

Culture/People:
probably Niantic (attributed); formerly identified as Mohegan  Search this
Object Name:
Basket
Media/Materials:
Woodsplints, paint
Techniques:
Plaited, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
New London County; Connecticut; USA (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1820
Catalog Number:
21/8280
Barcode:
218280.000
See related items:
Niantic
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws657283435-0100-4cc4-97f5-1c051a9b5160
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_232597
Online Media:

Needle case

Culture/People:
Niantic  Search this
Previous owner:
Tom Ninigret (Tom Niniquet), Niantic  Search this
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980  Search this
Collector:
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980  Search this
Seller:
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980  Search this
Object Name:
Needle case
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Sewing Tools and Equipment
Place:
Connecticut; USA
Date created:
circa 1770
Catalog Number:
24/1468
Barcode:
241468.000
See related items:
Niantic
Sewing Tools and Equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws628ebdca5-5410-4820-9b14-5bfe1683ed22
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_257093
Online Media:

patent model, planter attachment

Inventor:
Hall, James P.  Search this
Jacobsen, Henry  Search this
Object Name:
patent model, planter attachment
Associated place:
United States: Illinois, Niantic
Patent date:
1879-09-30
ID Number:
AG.220142
Catalog number:
220142
Accession number:
089797
Patent number:
220,142
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Work and Industry: Agriculture and Natural Resources
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-a3ff-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_857188
Online Media:

Deck of the Ship Niantic, at Sea

Graphic artist:
Gleason, Frederick  Search this
Physical Description:
ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14.6 cm x 18.7 cm; 5 3/4 in x 7 3/8 in
Object Name:
Print
print
news clipping
Object Type:
Letterpress
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Date made:
1851
Associated date:
1851
ID Number:
GA.309390.17
Catalog number:
309390.17
309390.17
See more items in:
Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Communications
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-165c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_661047

Shell Beads, Including Wampum

Collector:
Dr. Usher Parsons  Search this
Donor Name:
No Information  Search this
Culture:
Niantic (Nehantic) (?)  Search this
Object Type:
Bead
Place:
Charlestown, Near (not certain), Washington County (not certain), Rhode Island (not certain), United States (not certain), North America
Accession Date:
1991
Topic:
Archaeology  Search this
Accession Number:
999999
USNM Number:
AT17879-0
See more items in:
Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3337a09c5-bf1b-46ae-a130-368dbbf364f8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8324635

Halecium beani

Collector:
United States Fish Commission  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
North Atlantic Ocean  Search this
Vessel:
Bluelight R/V  Search this
Depth (m):
9.1 - 9.1
Preparation:
Alcohol (Ethanol)
Place:
Niantic Bay, West of Two-Tree Island, Connecticut, United States, North Atlantic Ocean
Collection Date:
27 Aug 1874
Published Name:
Halecium beani (Johnston, 1838)
Other Numbers:
Original Number : 3169 - YM
USNM Number:
23084
See more items in:
Invertebrate Zoology
Cnidaria
Data Source:
NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/32e2e8a97-ec11-4f10-8786-a9d556699974
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_14056

Notes on associations between hyperiid amphipods and medusae in Chesapeake and Narragansett Bays and the Niantic River

Author:
Bowman, Thomas  Search this
Meyers, Caldwell, D.  Search this
Hicks, Steacy D.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1963
Citation:
Bowman, Thomas, Meyers, Caldwell, D., and Hicks, Steacy D. 1963. "Notes on associations between hyperiid amphipods and medusae in Chesapeake and Narragansett Bays and the Niantic River." Chesapeake Science, (3) 141–146, 2 figs.
Identifier:
135372
ISSN:
0009-3262
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_135372

Notes on associations between hyperiid amphipods and medusae in Chesapeake and Narragansett Bays and the Niantic River

Author:
Bowman, Thomas E.  Search this
Meyers, C. D.  Search this
Hicks, S. D.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1963
Citation:
Bowman, Thomas E., Meyers, C. D., and Hicks, S. D. 1963. "Notes on associations between hyperiid amphipods and medusae in Chesapeake and Narragansett Bays and the Niantic River." Chesapeake Science, 4 141–146.
Identifier:
13623
ISSN:
0009-3262
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_13623

Battery B, Rhode Island Artillery Monument, (sculpture)

Title:
Brown's Battery B, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Flaherty, John  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: Westerly granite; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington District of Columbia
Administered by Gettysburg National Military Park 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325
Located Gettysburg National Military Park Hancock Avenue, east side Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325
Date:
Dedicated Oct. 12, 1886
Topic:
History--United States--Civil War  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000735
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_334747

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