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Plaque with Floral Design, 19th Century
Unknown artist; Michigan
Porcupine's quill and brich;…
Plaque
Plaque with Floral Design, 19th Century
Unknown artist; Michigan
Porcupine's quill and brich;…
Plaque with Floral Design, 19th Century Unknown artist; Michigan Porcupine's quill and brich; 11 in. 3410 Gift of Mrs. L. B. Easton

Plaque

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-plaques
Culture Straights of Mackinaw
Date19th Century
Made AtMichigan, United States, North America
MediumPorcupine's quill and brich
Dimensions11 in. (27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. L. B. Easton
Object number3410
DescriptionPlaque - Birch bark center, decorated with floral design of dyed porcupine quills. Outer edge of coiled grass. Bought by Elbert Hubbard in 1875, as a gift to his mother. Straights of Mackinaw, Michigan.
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