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1947.4.120B

[1 of] Two moccasin or medicine bag buttons. 2 old buttons, hemispherical, plain, of the kind usually sewn on moccasins or leather medicine bags. [?LMM 1990 10]

1947.4.120B

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Collection type
Object
Description
[1 of] Two moccasin or medicine bag buttons. 2 old buttons, hemispherical, plain, of the kind usually sewn on moccasins or leather medicine bags. [?LMM 1990 10]
Cultural groups
Navajo
Person
Field collector Maria Chabot
PRM source Maria Chabot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
1940
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.4.120B Other numbers: Collector's group 20

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