Non-Indian; acquired from the Sac and Fox (Sauk & Fox) Search this
Previous owner:
James Young Bear (James Youngbear), Meskwaki (Fox) [Tama, Iowa] Search this
Auction venue:
Hans Schulman Auction (Schulman Coin & Mint) Search this
Subject:
President George Washington, Non-Indian, 1732-1799 Search this
Object Name:
George Washington peace medal, 1789
Media/Materials:
Pewter
Techniques:
Struck/minted, drilled
Dimensions:
6.3 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Philadelphia; Philadelphia County; Pennsylvania; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1789-1797
Collection History:
Formerly owned by James Young Bear (Meskwaki); purchased by MAI at an auction held by Hans Schulman (1913-1990, Schulman Coin & Mint, New York) in 1968.
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