Gorget with Heart Design, c. late 18th century

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Summary: 
Silver half-moon gorget with a heart design engraved in the center in the collections of the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin.
Description: 

Museum Description: silver breastplate or ornament--half moon shape, heart shape etched in center, two holes on each end, large rolled edge, silver-tarnished, incised-rating: 1.

NDT note: trade object; very good condition.

Beloit College Digital Collections online also includes Collection History: "Albert G. Heath Collection."

Physical Description: metal (silver); 4.3cm x 14.3cm.

Protocol: 
MHMA Public Access
Community: 
Myaamia Heritage Museum and Archive
Category: 
Artwork & Objects
Keywords: 
metalwork, silverwork, jewelry
Collections: 
Historic and Cultural Objects of the Myaamia
Original Date Description: 
Late 18th Century
Contributor: 
Heath, Albert G., Logan Museum of Anthropology
Rights: 
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Source: 
Logan Museum of Anthropology
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Identifier: 
2007.021.057; 30677
Format: 
metal, silver