Splint gauge

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Culture/People: Penobscot
Previous owner: Rockwell Gardiner (Rocky Gardiner), Non-Indian, 1911-1986; Avis Gardiner (Mrs. Rockwell Gardiner), Non-Indian, 1907-1998
Seller: Rockwell Gardiner (Rocky Gardiner), Non-Indian, 1911-1986; Avis Gardiner (Mrs. Rockwell Gardiner), Non-Indian, 1907-1998

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Stamford, Connecticut, antique dealers Rockwell Gardiner (1911-1986) and his wife Avis Gardiner (1907-1998) in 1954.
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Place: Maine; USA

See related items: Penobscot; Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/4320
Barcode: 224320.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Object Name: Splint gauge
Media/Materials: Wood, metal, glass bead/beads
Techniques: Incised, inlaid

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f47c5ec2-46a4-43ff-8b6f-652f2ffa0dea

Record ID: NMAI_239328