Name/Title
Postcard from H.B. Ferguson to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.144LDescription
Postcard from H.B. Ferguson to Harry George noting the shipment of two masks and a visor and prices. Vol 1 P. 144L
(Message)
Mailing today two masks also a visor for your inspection, subject to return. If you decide to hold, the price for all three is twenty dollars. (notation "Paid 11/20/1920")
The articles came from Numwak island or land adjacent The animal is to represent otter, mink or something in that time. See page 323 - part 1- bureau ethnology '96-'97 for tribal masks. Also see page 393 same book for "Masks and Maskettes"
(Address side)
The postcard is addressed to "Harry L. George," with a postmark from Seattle, Washington, dated November 18, 1910, featuring a one-cent U.S. stamp portraying Benjamin Franklin with the text "LEARN WHILE YOU EARN JOIN U.S. ARMY" over the stamp.Subject
H. B. Ferguson
Seattle, Washington
Alaska Curio Shop
Masks
VisorSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
