Bead/beads

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Date created: probably AD 1600–1800

Culture/People: Non-Indian (archaeological); probably used by Wabanaki peoples
Possible collector: Walter Brown Smith (Walter B. Smith), Non-Indian, 1858-1939
Previous owner: Walter Brown Smith (Walter B. Smith), Non-Indian, 1858-1939; Hazel Smith, Non-Indian, 1891-1973
Seller: Hazel Smith, Non-Indian, 1891-1973

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Walter Brown Smith (1858-1939, of Bangor, Maine) and possibly collected by him; inherited by his daughter Hazel Smith (1891-1973); purchased by MAI from Hazel Smith in 1951.
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Place: Penobscot River; Maine; USA

See related items: Non-Indian (archaeological); Wabanaki (archaeological); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/7871
Barcode: 217871.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Glass bead/beads
Techniques: Unmodified

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws685191a0a-e894-4547-9311-a212965743a1

Record ID: NMAI_232672