Name/Title
Indian Key ModelEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1845Description
A three-dimensional scale model depicting the homestead of Dr. Henry Perrine on Indian Key at the time of the August 7, 1840, Seminole attack, commonly known as the Indian Key Massacre. The model includes the Perrine residence, turtle kraals, and other features of the homestead, along with figures representing Seminole people near their canoes, standing guard, and approaching the house. Dr. Perrine and his family lived on Indian Key while he pursued his efforts to cultivate and introduce tropical plants in Florida. During the attack, Dr. Perrine was killed in his home, while his wife and children survived by hiding in the turtle kraal beneath the house and wharf. The model is constructed of wood, stone, and mixed media.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sandquist, O.A.Role
SculptorDate made
circa 1937 - circa 1940Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ModelNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
15 inWidth
28 inDepth
24 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good