Hook, Fragment

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Hook, Fragment

Entry/Object ID

84.87.6

Description

Brass Fragment. Material: metal. Size: 1 1/8" L. Description: brass; hook fragment; tapers to hook end. Possibly from a British firearm. Circa 1790-1810.

Context

Brass fragment used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American trade item used for decoration for costumes.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Hook, Fragment

Class

Artifact Remnant

Category

Unclassifiable Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Create Date

December 30, 1987

Update Date

November 21, 2024