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Gaming stick
Maker
Inconnu / Unknown
InscriptionsNote inside bag: Shake-a-light + Gambling Sticks + -1800, belonged to Newbury Edy, born Dec. 22, 1777, died 1840 at Clarenceville, PQ. Ref. from family bible. Preacher who acquired sticks from an Indian who he converted.
Mrs. John Olsen (Gertrude Edy) 4643 Sherbrooke W. Apt. 10 WE2-6556
(Note written by Alice Johannsen)
Date
1800-1840
Medium / Technique
Wood, hide, pigment
ClassificationRecreational Objects - Game Equipment
Geocultural Area
Plateau
Origin
British Columbia, Canada
Object NumberM993.87.2.1-30
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of The Estate Alice Johannsen
Status
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