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1947.4.166B

Old blouse ornament, flat plate notched on both sides with 7 raised pointed-ovals. 2 shanks.

1947.4.166B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Old blouse ornament, flat plate notched on both sides with 7 raised pointed-ovals. 2 shanks.
Geographical reference
United States of America
Northern America > North America > United States of America
Southeastern Navajo Reservation
Cultural groups
Navajo
Person
Field collector Maria Chabot
PRM source Maria Chabot
Date / Period
Date made: 1920-1930
Date collected
1940
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Repoussé
Dimensions
Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 51 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.4.166B Other numbers: Collector's group 22
Research and responses

Additional information supplied by Lauris and James Phillips 5/7/2000 - This object is a collar tip or ornament. Mechanically polished on the outside. Repoussé work. This type of ornament was not worn after 1939. This piece was probably made in the 1920s. The repoussé has been repaired. [MdeA 13/9/2000]

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Button, Brooch

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